Quick Answer

Face of Fear is a uncommon Creature — Horror from ODY (ODY) costing {5}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Face of Fear MTG card

Face of Fear

Creature — Horror

Card Text

{2}{B}, Discard a card: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

"It's only frightened five people to death. Not my best work." —Braids, dementia summoner

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.92
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 Face of Fear? Basics

Face of Fear is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{B}, Discard a card: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

How much mana does Face of Fear cost to cast? Basics

Face of Fear has a mana cost of {5}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Face of Fear's mana cost of {5}{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.

Face of Fear 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.

Face of Fear's current oracle text is: "{2}{B}, Discard a card: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

What is the current price of Face of Fear? Pricing

The current market price for Face of Fear is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Face of Fear? Pricing

You can purchase Face of Fear 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.

Face of Fear normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.25

Is Face of Fear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Face of Fear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Face of Fear legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Face of Fear in Modern is not available.

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

Is Face of Fear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Face of Fear 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 Face of Fear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Face of Fear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Face of Fear legal in Legacy? Legality

Face of Fear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Face of Fear legal in Vintage? Legality

Face of Fear 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 Face of Fear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Face of Fear 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 Face of Fear from? Details

This printing of Face of Fear is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 134.

Face of Fear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Face of Fear's rarity? Details

Face of Fear is a uncommon card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Face of Fear? Details

Face of Fear was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

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

What is Face of Fear's power and toughness? Details

Face of Fear is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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