Quick Answer

Eye for an Eye is a rare Instant from 3ED (3ED) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $1.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Eye for an Eye MTG card

Eye for an Eye

Instant

Card Text

The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, instead that source deals that much damage to you and Eye for an Eye deals that much damage to that source's controller.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 3ED 3ED 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$1.23
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€0.89
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eye for an Eye? Basics

Eye for an Eye is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, instead that source deals that much damage to you and Eye for an Eye deals that much damage to that source's controller."

How much mana does Eye for an Eye cost to cast? Basics

Eye for an Eye has a mana cost of {W}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Eye for an Eye's mana cost of {W}{W} 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.

Eye for an Eye has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Eye for an Eye's current oracle text is: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, instead that source deals that much damage to you and Eye for an Eye deals that much damage to that source's controller."

What is the current price of Eye for an Eye? Pricing

The current market price for Eye for an Eye is approximately $1.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Eye for an Eye? Pricing

You can purchase Eye for an Eye 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 Eye for an Eye legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Eye for an Eye in Standard is not available.

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

Is Eye for an Eye legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Eye for an Eye in Modern is not available.

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

Is Eye for an Eye legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Eye for an Eye 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 Eye for an Eye legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Eye for an Eye in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Eye for an Eye legal in Legacy? Legality

Eye for an Eye is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Eye for an Eye legal in Vintage? Legality

Eye for an Eye 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 Eye for an Eye legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Eye for an Eye 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 Eye for an Eye from? Details

This printing of Eye for an Eye is from 3ED (3ED), with collector number 18.

Eye for an Eye may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Eye for an Eye's rarity? Details

Eye for an Eye is a rare card in 3ED.

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

Who illustrated Eye for an Eye? Details

Eye for an Eye was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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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