Quick Answer

Briarblade Adept is a common Creature — Elf Assassin from CMR (CMR) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Commander.

Briarblade Adept MTG card

Briarblade Adept

Creature — Elf Assassin

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Encore {3}{B} ({3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 5.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Uriah Voth
Encore

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briarblade Adept? Basics

Briarblade Adept is a Creature — Elf Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Encore {3}{B} ({3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Briarblade Adept cost to cast? Basics

Briarblade Adept has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Briarblade Adept's mana cost of {4}{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.

Briarblade Adept has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Briarblade Adept's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Encore {3}{B} ({3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Briarblade Adept? Pricing

The current market price for Briarblade Adept is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Briarblade Adept? Pricing

You can purchase Briarblade Adept 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.

Briarblade Adept normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.15

Is Briarblade Adept legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Briarblade Adept in Standard is not available.

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

Is Briarblade Adept legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Briarblade Adept in Modern is not available.

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

Is Briarblade Adept legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Briarblade Adept 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 Briarblade Adept legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Briarblade Adept in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Briarblade Adept legal in Legacy? Legality

Briarblade Adept is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Briarblade Adept legal in Vintage? Legality

Briarblade Adept 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 Briarblade Adept legal in Pauper? Legality

Briarblade Adept 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 Briarblade Adept from? Details

This printing of Briarblade Adept is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 111.

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

What is Briarblade Adept's rarity? Details

Briarblade Adept is a common card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Briarblade Adept? Details

Briarblade Adept was illustrated by Uriah Voth.

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

What is Briarblade Adept's power and toughness? Details

Briarblade Adept is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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