Quick Answer

Grim Bauble is a common Artifact from DFT (DFT) costing {B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Grim Bauble MTG card

Grim Bauble

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -2/-2 until end of turn. {2}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Wero Gallo
Surveil

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.19
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.33
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.42
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grim Bauble? Basics

Grim Bauble is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -2/-2 until end of turn. {2}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

How much mana does Grim Bauble cost to cast? Basics

Grim Bauble has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Grim Bauble's mana cost of {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.

Grim Bauble 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.

Grim Bauble's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -2/-2 until end of turn. {2}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

What is the current price of Grim Bauble? Pricing

The current market price for Grim Bauble is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Grim Bauble? Pricing

You can purchase Grim Bauble 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.

Grim Bauble normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.19

Is Grim Bauble legal in Standard? Legality

Grim Bauble is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Grim Bauble legal in Modern? Legality

Grim Bauble is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grim Bauble legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grim Bauble 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 Grim Bauble legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grim Bauble is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grim Bauble legal in Legacy? Legality

Grim Bauble is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grim Bauble legal in Vintage? Legality

Grim Bauble 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 Grim Bauble legal in Pauper? Legality

Grim Bauble 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 Grim Bauble from? Details

This printing of Grim Bauble is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 88.

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

What is Grim Bauble's rarity? Details

Grim Bauble is a common card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Grim Bauble? Details

Grim Bauble was illustrated by Wero Gallo.

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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