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Erebos's Emissary is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Snake from THS (THS) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Erebos's Emissary MTG card

Erebos's Emissary

Enchantment Creature — Snake

Card Text

Bestow {5}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Discard a creature card: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this permanent is an Aura, enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn instead. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 THS THS 🎨 Sam Burley
Bestow

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erebos's Emissary? Basics

Erebos's Emissary is a Enchantment Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {5}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Discard a creature card: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this permanent is an Aura, enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn instead. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

How much mana does Erebos's Emissary cost to cast? Basics

Erebos's Emissary 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.

Erebos's Emissary'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.

Erebos's Emissary 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.

Erebos's Emissary's current oracle text is: "Bestow {5}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Discard a creature card: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this permanent is an Aura, enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn instead. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

What is the current price of Erebos's Emissary? Pricing

The current market price for Erebos's Emissary is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Erebos's Emissary? Pricing

You can purchase Erebos's Emissary 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.

Erebos's Emissary normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.32

Is Erebos's Emissary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Erebos's Emissary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Erebos's Emissary legal in Modern? Legality

Erebos's Emissary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Erebos's Emissary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Erebos's Emissary 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 Erebos's Emissary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Erebos's Emissary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Erebos's Emissary legal in Legacy? Legality

Erebos's Emissary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Erebos's Emissary legal in Vintage? Legality

Erebos's Emissary 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 Erebos's Emissary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Erebos's Emissary 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 Erebos's Emissary from? Details

This printing of Erebos's Emissary is from THS (THS), with collector number 86.

Erebos's Emissary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Erebos's Emissary's rarity? Details

Erebos's Emissary is a uncommon card in THS.

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

Who illustrated Erebos's Emissary? Details

Erebos's Emissary was illustrated by Sam Burley.

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

What is Erebos's Emissary's power and toughness? Details

Erebos's Emissary is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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