Quick Answer

Cower in Fear is a uncommon Instant from M13 (M13) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cower in Fear MTG card

Cower in Fear

Instant

Card Text

Creatures your opponents control get -1/-1 until end of turn.

"You will fully understand fear when you discover it is the final thing you put your faith in." —Nicol Bolas

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 M13 M13 🎨 Nils Hamm

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cower in Fear? Basics

Cower in Fear is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures your opponents control get -1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Cower in Fear cost to cast? Basics

Cower in Fear has a mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Cower in Fear's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Cower in Fear 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.

Cower in Fear's current oracle text is: "Creatures your opponents control get -1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Cower in Fear? Pricing

The current market price for Cower in Fear is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

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

Where can I buy Cower in Fear? Pricing

You can purchase Cower in Fear 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.

Cower in Fear normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.4

Is Cower in Fear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cower in Fear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cower in Fear legal in Modern? Legality

Cower in Fear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cower in Fear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cower in Fear 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 Cower in Fear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cower in Fear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cower in Fear legal in Legacy? Legality

Cower in Fear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cower in Fear legal in Vintage? Legality

Cower in Fear 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 Cower in Fear legal in Pauper? Legality

Cower in Fear 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 Cower in Fear from? Details

This printing of Cower in Fear is from M13 (M13), with collector number 84.

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

What is Cower in Fear's rarity? Details

Cower in Fear is a uncommon card in M13.

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

Who illustrated Cower in Fear? Details

Cower in Fear was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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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