Quick Answer

Gideon's Battle Cry is a rare Sorcery from WAR (WAR) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gideon's Battle Cry MTG card

Gideon's Battle Cry

Sorcery

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. You may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Gideon, the Oathsworn, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle.

"Break their formation! Thin their ranks! I'm right behind you!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 WAR WAR 🎨 Zoltan Boros

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.49
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gideon's Battle Cry? Basics

Gideon's Battle Cry is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. You may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Gideon, the Oathsworn, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

How much mana does Gideon's Battle Cry cost to cast? Basics

Gideon's Battle Cry has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Gideon's Battle Cry's mana cost of {2}{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.

Gideon's Battle Cry 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.

Gideon's Battle Cry's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. You may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Gideon, the Oathsworn, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

What is the current price of Gideon's Battle Cry? Pricing

The current market price for Gideon's Battle Cry is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Gideon's Battle Cry? Pricing

You can purchase Gideon's Battle Cry 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 Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon's Battle Cry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Modern? Legality

Gideon's Battle Cry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gideon's Battle Cry 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 Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gideon's Battle Cry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Legacy? Legality

Gideon's Battle Cry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Vintage? Legality

Gideon's Battle Cry 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 Gideon's Battle Cry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon's Battle Cry 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 Gideon's Battle Cry from? Details

This printing of Gideon's Battle Cry is from WAR (WAR), with collector number 267.

Gideon's Battle Cry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gideon's Battle Cry's rarity? Details

Gideon's Battle Cry is a rare card in WAR.

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

Who illustrated Gideon's Battle Cry? Details

Gideon's Battle Cry was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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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