Quick Answer

Gloom Surgeon is a rare Creature — Spirit from AVR (AVR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gloom Surgeon MTG card

Gloom Surgeon

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

If combat damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and exile that many cards from the top of your library.

He roams the streets of Havengul seeking the sick and delirious so that he may cure them of their lives.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Volkan Baǵa

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.43
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€0.58
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gloom Surgeon? Basics

Gloom Surgeon is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If combat damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and exile that many cards from the top of your library."

How much mana does Gloom Surgeon cost to cast? Basics

Gloom Surgeon has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Gloom Surgeon's mana cost of {1}{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.

Gloom Surgeon 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.

Gloom Surgeon's current oracle text is: "If combat damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and exile that many cards from the top of your library."

What is the current price of Gloom Surgeon? Pricing

The current market price for Gloom Surgeon is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Gloom Surgeon? Pricing

You can purchase Gloom Surgeon 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.

Gloom Surgeon normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.43

Is Gloom Surgeon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gloom Surgeon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gloom Surgeon legal in Modern? Legality

Gloom Surgeon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gloom Surgeon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gloom Surgeon 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 Gloom Surgeon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gloom Surgeon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gloom Surgeon legal in Legacy? Legality

Gloom Surgeon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gloom Surgeon legal in Vintage? Legality

Gloom Surgeon 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 Gloom Surgeon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gloom Surgeon 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 Gloom Surgeon from? Details

This printing of Gloom Surgeon is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 104.

Gloom Surgeon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gloom Surgeon's rarity? Details

Gloom Surgeon is a rare card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Gloom Surgeon? Details

Gloom Surgeon was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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

What is Gloom Surgeon's power and toughness? Details

Gloom Surgeon is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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