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Glissa, the Traitor is a mythic Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Elf from MBS (MBS) costing {B}{G}{G}. Current price: $2.36 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Glissa, the Traitor MTG card

Glissa, the Traitor

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Elf

Card Text

First strike, deathtouch Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, you may return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 MBS MBS 🎨 Chris Rahn
Deathtouch First strike

Market Prices

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$2.36
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TCGPlayer
$9.75
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$2.99
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$14.99
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€1.89
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€10.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glissa, the Traitor? Basics

Glissa, the Traitor is a Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, deathtouch Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, you may return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Glissa, the Traitor cost to cast? Basics

Glissa, the Traitor has a mana cost of {B}{G}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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.

Glissa, the Traitor's mana cost of {B}{G}{G} 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.

Glissa, the Traitor has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Glissa, the Traitor's current oracle text is: "First strike, deathtouch Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, you may return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Glissa, the Traitor? Pricing

The current market price for Glissa, the Traitor is approximately $2.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.75 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Glissa, the Traitor? Pricing

You can purchase Glissa, the Traitor 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.

Glissa, the Traitor normal: $2.36 | foil: $9.75

Is Glissa, the Traitor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glissa, the Traitor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glissa, the Traitor legal in Modern? Legality

Glissa, the Traitor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Glissa, the Traitor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glissa, the Traitor 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 Glissa, the Traitor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Glissa, the Traitor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Glissa, the Traitor legal in Legacy? Legality

Glissa, the Traitor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glissa, the Traitor legal in Vintage? Legality

Glissa, the Traitor 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 Glissa, the Traitor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glissa, the Traitor 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 Glissa, the Traitor from? Details

This printing of Glissa, the Traitor is from MBS (MBS), with collector number 96.

Glissa, the Traitor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glissa, the Traitor's rarity? Details

Glissa, the Traitor is a mythic card in MBS.

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

Who illustrated Glissa, the Traitor? Details

Glissa, the Traitor was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Glissa, the Traitor's power and toughness? Details

Glissa, the Traitor 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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