Quick Answer

Grim Flayer is a rare Creature — Human Warrior from 2X2 (2X2) costing {B}{G}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grim Flayer MTG card

Grim Flayer

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Trample Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 3. (Look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Delirium — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Delirium Surveil Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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Cardmarket
€0.75
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grim Flayer? Basics

Grim Flayer is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 3. (Look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Delirium — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Grim Flayer cost to cast? Basics

Grim Flayer has a mana cost of {B}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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 Flayer's mana cost of {B}{G} 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 Flayer 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.

Grim Flayer's current oracle text is: "Trample Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 3. (Look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) Delirium — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Grim Flayer? Pricing

The current market price for Grim Flayer is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Grim Flayer? Pricing

You can purchase Grim Flayer 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 Flayer normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.38

Is Grim Flayer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grim Flayer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grim Flayer legal in Modern? Legality

Grim Flayer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grim Flayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grim Flayer 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 Flayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grim Flayer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grim Flayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Grim Flayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grim Flayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Grim Flayer 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 Flayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grim Flayer 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 Grim Flayer from? Details

This printing of Grim Flayer is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 222.

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

What is Grim Flayer's rarity? Details

Grim Flayer is a rare card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Grim Flayer? Details

Grim Flayer was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Grim Flayer's power and toughness? Details

Grim Flayer is a 2/2 creature.

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

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