Quick Answer

Brush with Death is a common Sorcery from STH (STH) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Brush with Death MTG card

Brush with Death

Sorcery

Card Text

Buyback {2}{B}{B} (You may pay an additional {2}{B}{B} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target opponent loses 2 life. You gain 2 life.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 STH STH 🎨 Stephen Daniele
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Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brush with Death? Basics

Brush with Death is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Buyback {2}{B}{B} (You may pay an additional {2}{B}{B} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target opponent loses 2 life. You gain 2 life."

How much mana does Brush with Death cost to cast? Basics

Brush with Death 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.

Brush with Death'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.

Brush with Death 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.

Brush with Death's current oracle text is: "Buyback {2}{B}{B} (You may pay an additional {2}{B}{B} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target opponent loses 2 life. You gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Brush with Death? Pricing

The current market price for Brush with Death is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Brush with Death? Pricing

You can purchase Brush with Death 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 Brush with Death legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brush with Death in Standard is not available.

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

Is Brush with Death legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Brush with Death in Modern is not available.

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

Is Brush with Death legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brush with Death 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 Brush with Death legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Brush with Death in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Brush with Death legal in Legacy? Legality

Brush with Death is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brush with Death legal in Vintage? Legality

Brush with Death 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 Brush with Death legal in Pauper? Legality

Brush with Death 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 Brush with Death from? Details

This printing of Brush with Death is from STH (STH), with collector number 52.

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

What is Brush with Death's rarity? Details

Brush with Death is a common card in STH.

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

Who illustrated Brush with Death? Details

Brush with Death was illustrated by Stephen Daniele.

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

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