Quick Answer

Cindering Cutthroat is a common Creature — Lizard Assassin from BLB (BLB) costing {2}{B/R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Cindering Cutthroat MTG card

Cindering Cutthroat

Creature — Lizard Assassin

Card Text

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if an opponent lost life this turn. {1}{B/R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

"We don't 'play' with fire. It is strictly business."

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cindering Cutthroat? Basics

Cindering Cutthroat is a Creature — Lizard Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if an opponent lost life this turn. {1}{B/R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

How much mana does Cindering Cutthroat cost to cast? Basics

Cindering Cutthroat has a mana cost of {2}{B/R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Cindering Cutthroat'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.

Cindering Cutthroat 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.

Cindering Cutthroat's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if an opponent lost life this turn. {1}{B/R}: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

What is the current price of Cindering Cutthroat? Pricing

The current market price for Cindering Cutthroat is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

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

Where can I buy Cindering Cutthroat? Pricing

You can purchase Cindering Cutthroat 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.

Cindering Cutthroat normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.05

Is Cindering Cutthroat legal in Standard? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Cindering Cutthroat legal in Modern? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cindering Cutthroat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat 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 Cindering Cutthroat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cindering Cutthroat legal in Legacy? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cindering Cutthroat legal in Vintage? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat 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 Cindering Cutthroat legal in Pauper? Legality

Cindering Cutthroat 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 Cindering Cutthroat from? Details

This printing of Cindering Cutthroat is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 208.

Cindering Cutthroat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cindering Cutthroat's rarity? Details

Cindering Cutthroat is a common card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Cindering Cutthroat? Details

Cindering Cutthroat was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

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

What is Cindering Cutthroat's power and toughness? Details

Cindering Cutthroat is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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