Quick Answer

Glistening Oil is a rare Enchantment — Aura from NPH (NPH) costing {B}{B}. Current price: $5.64 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Glistening Oil MTG card

Glistening Oil

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has infect. At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on enchanted creature. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Steven Belledin
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.64
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$16.48
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$17.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€4.17
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€14.29
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glistening Oil? Basics

Glistening Oil is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has infect. At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on enchanted creature. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Glistening Oil cost to cast? Basics

Glistening Oil has a mana cost of {B}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Glistening Oil's mana cost of {B}{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.

Glistening Oil 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.

Glistening Oil's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has infect. At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on enchanted creature. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Glistening Oil? Pricing

The current market price for Glistening Oil is approximately $5.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $16.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Glistening Oil? Pricing

You can purchase Glistening Oil 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.

Glistening Oil normal: $5.64 | foil: $16.48

Is Glistening Oil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glistening Oil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glistening Oil legal in Modern? Legality

Glistening Oil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Glistening Oil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glistening Oil 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 Glistening Oil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Glistening Oil in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Glistening Oil legal in Legacy? Legality

Glistening Oil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glistening Oil legal in Vintage? Legality

Glistening Oil 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 Glistening Oil legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glistening Oil 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 Glistening Oil from? Details

This printing of Glistening Oil is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 62.

Glistening Oil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glistening Oil's rarity? Details

Glistening Oil is a rare card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated Glistening Oil? Details

Glistening Oil was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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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