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Carnage Gladiator is a uncommon Creature — Skeleton Warrior from CN2 (CN2) costing {2}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Carnage Gladiator MTG card

Carnage Gladiator

Creature — Skeleton Warrior

Card Text

Whenever a creature blocks, that creature's controller loses 1 life. {1}{B}{R}: Regenerate this creature.

Not the foulest or bloodiest act at Rix Maadi by a stretch.

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Ryan Barger

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.43
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnage Gladiator? Basics

Carnage Gladiator is a Creature — Skeleton Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature blocks, that creature's controller loses 1 life. {1}{B}{R}: Regenerate this creature."

How much mana does Carnage Gladiator cost to cast? Basics

Carnage Gladiator has a mana cost of {2}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Carnage Gladiator's mana cost of {2}{B}{R} 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 Gladiator has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Gladiator's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature blocks, that creature's controller loses 1 life. {1}{B}{R}: Regenerate this creature."

What is the current price of Carnage Gladiator? Pricing

The current market price for Carnage Gladiator is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Carnage Gladiator? Pricing

You can purchase Carnage Gladiator 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.

Carnage Gladiator normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.43

Is Carnage Gladiator legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Carnage Gladiator legal in Modern? Legality

Carnage Gladiator is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Carnage Gladiator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Carnage Gladiator 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 Gladiator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Carnage Gladiator is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Carnage Gladiator legal in Legacy? Legality

Carnage Gladiator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Carnage Gladiator legal in Vintage? Legality

Carnage Gladiator 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 Gladiator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Carnage Gladiator 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 Gladiator from? Details

This printing of Carnage Gladiator is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 199.

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

What is Carnage Gladiator's rarity? Details

Carnage Gladiator is a uncommon card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Carnage Gladiator? Details

Carnage Gladiator was illustrated by Ryan Barger.

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

What is Carnage Gladiator's power and toughness? Details

Carnage Gladiator is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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