Quick Answer

Breathstealer is a common Creature — Nightstalker from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Breathstealer MTG card

Breathstealer

Creature — Nightstalker

Card Text

{B}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn.

"As a child, I slept with a cloth over my face, to hide from the spirits that might pull the air from my lungs." —Mosi, Femeref weaver

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Cliff Nielsen

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breathstealer? Basics

Breathstealer is a Creature — Nightstalker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Breathstealer cost to cast? Basics

Breathstealer has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Breathstealer's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Breathstealer has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Breathstealer's current oracle text is: "{B}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Breathstealer? Pricing

The current market price for Breathstealer is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Breathstealer? Pricing

You can purchase Breathstealer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Breathstealer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Breathstealer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Breathstealer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Breathstealer in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Breathstealer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Breathstealer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Breathstealer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Breathstealer in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Breathstealer legal in Legacy? Legality

Breathstealer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Breathstealer legal in Vintage? Legality

Breathstealer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Breathstealer legal in Pauper? Legality

Breathstealer is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Breathstealer from? Details

This printing of Breathstealer is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 109.

Breathstealer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Breathstealer's rarity? Details

Breathstealer is a common card in MIR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Breathstealer? Details

Breathstealer was illustrated by Cliff Nielsen.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Breathstealer's power and toughness? Details

Breathstealer is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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