Quick Answer

Emissary of Grudges is a rare Creature — Efreet from C18 (C18) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Emissary of Grudges MTG card

Emissary of Grudges

Creature — Efreet

Card Text

Flying, haste As this creature enters, secretly choose an opponent. Reveal the player you chose: Choose new targets for target spell or ability if it's controlled by the chosen player and if it targets you or a permanent you control. Activate only once.

Card Stats

6/5 rare CMC: 6.0 C18 C18 🎨 Stanton Feng
Flying Haste

Market Prices

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$0.27
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$0.69
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€0.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emissary of Grudges? Basics

Emissary of Grudges is a Creature — Efreet card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, haste As this creature enters, secretly choose an opponent. Reveal the player you chose: Choose new targets for target spell or ability if it's controlled by the chosen player and if it targets you or a permanent you control. Activate only once."

How much mana does Emissary of Grudges cost to cast? Basics

Emissary of Grudges has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 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.

Emissary of Grudges's mana cost of {5}{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.

Emissary of Grudges has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Emissary of Grudges's current oracle text is: "Flying, haste As this creature enters, secretly choose an opponent. Reveal the player you chose: Choose new targets for target spell or ability if it's controlled by the chosen player and if it targets you or a permanent you control. Activate only once."

What is the current price of Emissary of Grudges? Pricing

The current market price for Emissary of Grudges is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Emissary of Grudges? Pricing

You can purchase Emissary of Grudges 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.

Is Emissary of Grudges legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Grudges in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emissary of Grudges legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Grudges in Modern is not available.

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

Is Emissary of Grudges legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Emissary of Grudges 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 Emissary of Grudges legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Grudges in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Emissary of Grudges legal in Legacy? Legality

Emissary of Grudges is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Emissary of Grudges legal in Vintage? Legality

Emissary of Grudges 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 Emissary of Grudges legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Grudges 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 Emissary of Grudges from? Details

This printing of Emissary of Grudges is from C18 (C18), with collector number 20.

Emissary of Grudges may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Emissary of Grudges's rarity? Details

Emissary of Grudges is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Emissary of Grudges? Details

Emissary of Grudges was illustrated by Stanton Feng.

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

What is Emissary of Grudges's power and toughness? Details

Emissary of Grudges is a 6/5 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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