Quick Answer

Gore Vassal is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Dog from MBS (MBS) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gore Vassal MTG card

Gore Vassal

Creature — Phyrexian Dog

Card Text

Sacrifice this creature: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Then if that creature's toughness is 1 or greater, regenerate it.

"Rid them of their unfaithful organs. Bring new hearts to the unbelievers." —*Tome of Machines*, verse 1703

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MBS MBS 🎨 Matt Cavotta

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.44
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gore Vassal? Basics

Gore Vassal is a Creature — Phyrexian Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice this creature: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Then if that creature's toughness is 1 or greater, regenerate it."

How much mana does Gore Vassal cost to cast? Basics

Gore Vassal has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Gore Vassal's mana cost of {2}{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.

Gore Vassal 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.

Gore Vassal's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice this creature: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Then if that creature's toughness is 1 or greater, regenerate it."

What is the current price of Gore Vassal? Pricing

The current market price for Gore Vassal is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Gore Vassal? Pricing

You can purchase Gore Vassal 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.

Gore Vassal normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.18

Is Gore Vassal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gore Vassal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gore Vassal legal in Modern? Legality

Gore Vassal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gore Vassal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gore Vassal 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 Gore Vassal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gore Vassal in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gore Vassal legal in Legacy? Legality

Gore Vassal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gore Vassal legal in Vintage? Legality

Gore Vassal 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 Gore Vassal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gore Vassal 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 Gore Vassal from? Details

This printing of Gore Vassal is from MBS (MBS), with collector number 7.

Gore Vassal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gore Vassal's rarity? Details

Gore Vassal is a uncommon card in MBS.

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

Who illustrated Gore Vassal? Details

Gore Vassal was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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

What is Gore Vassal's power and toughness? Details

Gore Vassal 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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