Quick Answer

Eliminate the Competition is a rare Sorcery from KLD (KLD) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Eliminate the Competition MTG card

Eliminate the Competition

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice X creatures. Destroy X target creatures.

Open hostilities are strictly forbidden at the Inventors' Fair, but "accidents" still happen.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Joseph Meehan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eliminate the Competition? Basics

Eliminate the Competition is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice X creatures. Destroy X target creatures."

How much mana does Eliminate the Competition cost to cast? Basics

Eliminate the Competition has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Eliminate the Competition's mana cost of {4}{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.

Eliminate the Competition has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Eliminate the Competition's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice X creatures. Destroy X target creatures."

What is the current price of Eliminate the Competition? Pricing

The current market price for Eliminate the Competition is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Eliminate the Competition? Pricing

You can purchase Eliminate the Competition 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.

Eliminate the Competition normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.52

Is Eliminate the Competition legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Eliminate the Competition in Standard is not available.

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

Is Eliminate the Competition legal in Modern? Legality

Eliminate the Competition is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Eliminate the Competition legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Eliminate the Competition 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 Eliminate the Competition legal in Pioneer? Legality

Eliminate the Competition is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Eliminate the Competition legal in Legacy? Legality

Eliminate the Competition is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Eliminate the Competition legal in Vintage? Legality

Eliminate the Competition 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 Eliminate the Competition legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Eliminate the Competition 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 Eliminate the Competition from? Details

This printing of Eliminate the Competition is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 78.

Eliminate the Competition may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Eliminate the Competition's rarity? Details

Eliminate the Competition is a rare card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Eliminate the Competition? Details

Eliminate the Competition was illustrated by Joseph Meehan.

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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