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Gruesome Deformity is a common Enchantment — Aura from ISD (ISD) costing {B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gruesome Deformity MTG card

Gruesome Deformity

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has intimidate. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)

She wanted to inspire terror wherever she went. The demons happily granted her wish.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Matt Stewart
Enchant

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.55
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gruesome Deformity? Basics

Gruesome Deformity is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature 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 Gruesome Deformity cost to cast? Basics

Gruesome Deformity 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.

Gruesome Deformity'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.

Gruesome Deformity 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.

Gruesome Deformity's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature 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 Gruesome Deformity? Pricing

The current market price for Gruesome Deformity is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.55 USD.

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

Where can I buy Gruesome Deformity? Pricing

You can purchase Gruesome Deformity 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.

Gruesome Deformity normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.55

Is Gruesome Deformity legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gruesome Deformity in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gruesome Deformity legal in Modern? Legality

Gruesome Deformity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gruesome Deformity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gruesome Deformity 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 Gruesome Deformity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gruesome Deformity in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gruesome Deformity legal in Legacy? Legality

Gruesome Deformity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gruesome Deformity legal in Vintage? Legality

Gruesome Deformity 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 Gruesome Deformity legal in Pauper? Legality

Gruesome Deformity 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 Gruesome Deformity from? Details

This printing of Gruesome Deformity is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 103.

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

What is Gruesome Deformity's rarity? Details

Gruesome Deformity is a common card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Gruesome Deformity? Details

Gruesome Deformity was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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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