Quick Answer

Custody Battle is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from ONS (ONS) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Custody Battle MTG card

Custody Battle

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent gains control of this creature unless you sacrifice a land."

Goblins resolve disputes by splitting everything straight down the middle.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.84
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TCGPlayer
$4.71
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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$6.99
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Cardmarket
€0.38
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Cardmarket
€2.92
Foil
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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 Custody Battle? Basics

Custody Battle is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent gains control of this creature unless you sacrifice a land.""

How much mana does Custody Battle cost to cast? Basics

Custody Battle has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Custody Battle's mana cost of {1}{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.

Custody Battle 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.

Custody Battle's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent gains control of this creature unless you sacrifice a land.""

What is the current price of Custody Battle? Pricing

The current market price for Custody Battle is approximately $0.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Custody Battle? Pricing

You can purchase Custody Battle 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.

Custody Battle normal: $0.84 | foil: $4.71

Is Custody Battle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Custody Battle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Custody Battle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Custody Battle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Custody Battle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Custody Battle 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 Custody Battle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Custody Battle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Custody Battle legal in Legacy? Legality

Custody Battle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Custody Battle legal in Vintage? Legality

Custody Battle 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 Custody Battle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Custody Battle 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 Custody Battle from? Details

This printing of Custody Battle is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 197.

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

What is Custody Battle's rarity? Details

Custody Battle is a uncommon card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Custody Battle? Details

Custody Battle was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

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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