Quick Answer

Grisly Transformation is a common Enchantment — Aura from BNG (BNG) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grisly Transformation MTG card

Grisly Transformation

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has intimidate. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grisly Transformation? Basics

Grisly Transformation is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has intimidate. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)"

How much mana does Grisly Transformation cost to cast? Basics

Grisly Transformation has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Grisly Transformation's mana cost of {2}{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.

Grisly Transformation 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.

Grisly Transformation's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has intimidate. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)"

What is the current price of Grisly Transformation? Pricing

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

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Grisly Transformation? Pricing

You can purchase Grisly Transformation 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.

Grisly Transformation normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.47

Is Grisly Transformation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grisly Transformation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grisly Transformation legal in Modern? Legality

Grisly Transformation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grisly Transformation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grisly Transformation 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 Grisly Transformation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grisly Transformation is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grisly Transformation legal in Legacy? Legality

Grisly Transformation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grisly Transformation legal in Vintage? Legality

Grisly Transformation 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 Grisly Transformation legal in Pauper? Legality

Grisly Transformation 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 Grisly Transformation from? Details

This printing of Grisly Transformation is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 74.

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

What is Grisly Transformation's rarity? Details

Grisly Transformation is a common card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Grisly Transformation? Details

Grisly Transformation was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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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