Quick Answer

Carnage Altar is a uncommon Artifact from C13 (C13) costing {2}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Carnage Altar MTG card

Carnage Altar

Artifact

Card Text

{3}, Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card.

"In these bloodstains I will find the fingerprints of our oppressors." —Anowon, the Ruin Sage

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 C13 C13 🎨 James Paick

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnage Altar? Basics

Carnage Altar is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}, Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card."

How much mana does Carnage Altar cost to cast? Basics

Carnage Altar has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Carnage Altar's mana cost of {2} 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.

Carnage Altar has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Carnage Altar's current oracle text is: "{3}, Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Carnage Altar? Pricing

The current market price for Carnage Altar is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Carnage Altar? Pricing

You can purchase Carnage Altar 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 Carnage Altar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Carnage Altar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Carnage Altar legal in Modern? Legality

Carnage Altar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Carnage Altar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Carnage Altar 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 Carnage Altar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Carnage Altar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Carnage Altar legal in Legacy? Legality

Carnage Altar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Carnage Altar legal in Vintage? Legality

Carnage Altar 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 Carnage Altar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Carnage Altar 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 Carnage Altar from? Details

This printing of Carnage Altar is from C13 (C13), with collector number 238.

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

What is Carnage Altar's rarity? Details

Carnage Altar is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Carnage Altar? Details

Carnage Altar was illustrated by James Paick.

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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