Quick Answer

Gruesome Encore is a uncommon Sorcery from MBS (MBS) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gruesome Encore MTG card

Gruesome Encore

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target creature card from an opponent's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MBS MBS 🎨 Adrian Smith

Market Prices

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$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.55
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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€1.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gruesome Encore? Basics

Gruesome Encore is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target creature card from an opponent's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else."

How much mana does Gruesome Encore cost to cast? Basics

Gruesome Encore 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.

Gruesome Encore'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.

Gruesome Encore 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.

Gruesome Encore's current oracle text is: "Put target creature card from an opponent's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else."

What is the current price of Gruesome Encore? Pricing

The current market price for Gruesome Encore is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Gruesome Encore? Pricing

You can purchase Gruesome Encore 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 Encore normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.55

Is Gruesome Encore legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Gruesome Encore legal in Modern? Legality

Gruesome Encore is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gruesome Encore legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gruesome Encore 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 Encore legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Gruesome Encore legal in Legacy? Legality

Gruesome Encore is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gruesome Encore legal in Vintage? Legality

Gruesome Encore 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 Encore legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gruesome Encore 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 Gruesome Encore from? Details

This printing of Gruesome Encore is from MBS (MBS), with collector number 44.

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

What is Gruesome Encore's rarity? Details

Gruesome Encore is a uncommon card in MBS.

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

Who illustrated Gruesome Encore? Details

Gruesome Encore was illustrated by Adrian Smith.

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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