Quick Answer

Corrosion is a rare Enchantment from VIS (VIS) costing {1}{B}{R}. Current price: $1.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Corrosion MTG card

Corrosion

Enchantment

Card Text

Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) At the beginning of your upkeep, put a rust counter on each artifact target opponent controls. Then destroy each artifact with mana value less than or equal to the number of rust counters on it. Artifacts destroyed this way can't be regenerated. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, remove all rust counters from all permanents.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Michael Danza
Cumulative upkeep

Market Prices

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$1.07
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$0.69
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€1.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corrosion? Basics

Corrosion is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) At the beginning of your upkeep, put a rust counter on each artifact target opponent controls. Then destroy each artifact with mana value less than or equal to the number of rust counters on it. Artifacts destroyed this way can't be regenerated. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, remove all rust counters from all permanents."

How much mana does Corrosion cost to cast? Basics

Corrosion has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Corrosion's mana cost of {1}{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.

Corrosion 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.

Corrosion's current oracle text is: "Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) At the beginning of your upkeep, put a rust counter on each artifact target opponent controls. Then destroy each artifact with mana value less than or equal to the number of rust counters on it. Artifacts destroyed this way can't be regenerated. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, remove all rust counters from all permanents."

What is the current price of Corrosion? Pricing

The current market price for Corrosion is approximately $1.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Corrosion? Pricing

You can purchase Corrosion 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 Corrosion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Corrosion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Corrosion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Corrosion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Corrosion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Corrosion 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 Corrosion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Corrosion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Corrosion legal in Legacy? Legality

Corrosion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Corrosion legal in Vintage? Legality

Corrosion 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 Corrosion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Corrosion 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 Corrosion from? Details

This printing of Corrosion is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 128.

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

What is Corrosion's rarity? Details

Corrosion is a rare card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Corrosion? Details

Corrosion was illustrated by Michael Danza.

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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