Quick Answer

Deathgazer is a uncommon Creature — Lizard from 8ED (8ED) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deathgazer MTG card

Deathgazer

Creature — Lizard

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a nonblack creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.

Your entire life passes before its eyes.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Donato Giancola

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.43
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deathgazer? Basics

Deathgazer is a Creature — Lizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a nonblack creature, destroy that creature at end of combat."

How much mana does Deathgazer cost to cast? Basics

Deathgazer has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Deathgazer's mana cost of {3}{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.

Deathgazer 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.

Deathgazer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a nonblack creature, destroy that creature at end of combat."

What is the current price of Deathgazer? Pricing

The current market price for Deathgazer is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Deathgazer? Pricing

You can purchase Deathgazer 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.

Deathgazer normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.43

Is Deathgazer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deathgazer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deathgazer legal in Modern? Legality

Deathgazer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deathgazer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deathgazer 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 Deathgazer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deathgazer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Deathgazer legal in Legacy? Legality

Deathgazer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deathgazer legal in Vintage? Legality

Deathgazer 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 Deathgazer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deathgazer 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 Deathgazer from? Details

This printing of Deathgazer is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 126.

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

What is Deathgazer's rarity? Details

Deathgazer is a uncommon card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Deathgazer? Details

Deathgazer was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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

What is Deathgazer's power and toughness? Details

Deathgazer is a 2/2 creature.

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

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