Quick Answer

Bringer of the Black Dawn is a rare Creature — Bringer from 5DN (5DN) costing {7}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.67 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bringer of the Black Dawn MTG card

Bringer of the Black Dawn

Creature — Bringer

Card Text

You may pay {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay 2 life. If you do, search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 9.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Carl Critchlow
Trample

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$1.67
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$5.99
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€0.84
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bringer of the Black Dawn? Basics

Bringer of the Black Dawn is a Creature — Bringer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may pay {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay 2 life. If you do, search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top."

How much mana does Bringer of the Black Dawn cost to cast? Basics

Bringer of the Black Dawn has a mana cost of {7}{B}{B}, which equals 9.0 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.

Bringer of the Black Dawn's mana cost of {7}{B}{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.

Bringer of the Black Dawn has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Bringer of the Black Dawn's current oracle text is: "You may pay {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay 2 life. If you do, search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top."

What is the current price of Bringer of the Black Dawn? Pricing

The current market price for Bringer of the Black Dawn is approximately $1.67 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.84 EUR.

Where can I buy Bringer of the Black Dawn? Pricing

You can purchase Bringer of the Black Dawn 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.

Bringer of the Black Dawn normal: $1.67 | foil: $5.99

Is Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bringer of the Black Dawn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Modern? Legality

Bringer of the Black Dawn is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bringer of the Black Dawn 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 Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bringer of the Black Dawn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Legacy? Legality

Bringer of the Black Dawn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Vintage? Legality

Bringer of the Black Dawn 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 Bringer of the Black Dawn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bringer of the Black Dawn in Pauper is not available.

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 Bringer of the Black Dawn from? Details

This printing of Bringer of the Black Dawn is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 43.

Bringer of the Black Dawn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bringer of the Black Dawn's rarity? Details

Bringer of the Black Dawn is a rare card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Bringer of the Black Dawn? Details

Bringer of the Black Dawn was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Bringer of the Black Dawn's power and toughness? Details

Bringer of the Black Dawn is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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