Quick Answer

Greataxe is a common Artifact — Equipment from AFR (AFR) costing {1}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Greataxe MTG card

Greataxe

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +4/+0. Equip {5} ({5}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

"If you're so mighty, scaled one, then why are you dead?"

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Kari Christensen
Equip

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greataxe? Basics

Greataxe is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +4/+0. Equip {5} ({5}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Greataxe cost to cast? Basics

Greataxe has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Greataxe's mana cost of {1} 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.

Greataxe has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Greataxe's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +4/+0. Equip {5} ({5}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Greataxe? Pricing

The current market price for Greataxe is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Greataxe? Pricing

You can purchase Greataxe 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.

Greataxe normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.15

Is Greataxe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Greataxe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Greataxe legal in Modern? Legality

Greataxe is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Greataxe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Greataxe 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 Greataxe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Greataxe is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Greataxe legal in Legacy? Legality

Greataxe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Greataxe legal in Vintage? Legality

Greataxe 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 Greataxe legal in Pauper? Legality

Greataxe is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Greataxe from? Details

This printing of Greataxe is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 245.

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

What is Greataxe's rarity? Details

Greataxe is a common card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Greataxe? Details

Greataxe was illustrated by Kari Christensen.

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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