Quick Answer

Dredge is a uncommon Instant from INV (INV) costing {B}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dredge MTG card

Dredge

Instant

Card Text

Sacrifice a creature or land. Draw a card.

"I'd strip away the world to see what's under it, but I'd never just leave it to these Phyrexian parasites and their false god." —Urborg witch

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 INV INV 🎨 Donato Giancola

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$2.47
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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Cardmarket
€2.15
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 Dredge? Basics

Dredge is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a creature or land. Draw a card."

How much mana does Dredge cost to cast? Basics

Dredge has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Dredge's mana cost of {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.

Dredge has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Dredge's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a creature or land. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Dredge? Pricing

The current market price for Dredge is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Dredge? Pricing

You can purchase Dredge 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.

Dredge normal: $0.26 | foil: $2.47

Is Dredge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dredge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dredge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dredge in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dredge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dredge 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 Dredge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dredge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dredge legal in Legacy? Legality

Dredge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dredge legal in Vintage? Legality

Dredge 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 Dredge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dredge 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 Dredge from? Details

This printing of Dredge is from INV (INV), with collector number 103.

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

What is Dredge's rarity? Details

Dredge is a uncommon card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Dredge? Details

Dredge 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.

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