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Lathril, Blade of the Elves is a rare Legendary Creature — Elf Noble from FDN (FDN) costing {2}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.36 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves MTG card

Lathril, Blade of the Elves

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

Card Text

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever Lathril deals combat damage to a player, create that many 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. {T}, Tap ten untapped Elves you control: Each opponent loses 10 life and you gain 10 life.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Caroline Gariba
Menace

Market Prices

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$0.36
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
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$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.34
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€0.51
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lathril, Blade of the Elves? Basics

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is a Legendary Creature — Elf Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever Lathril deals combat damage to a player, create that many 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. {T}, Tap ten untapped Elves you control: Each opponent loses 10 life and you gain 10 life."

How much mana does Lathril, Blade of the Elves cost to cast? Basics

Lathril, Blade of the Elves has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves's mana cost of {2}{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.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves's current oracle text is: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever Lathril deals combat damage to a player, create that many 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. {T}, Tap ten untapped Elves you control: Each opponent loses 10 life and you gain 10 life."

What is the current price of Lathril, Blade of the Elves? Pricing

The current market price for Lathril, Blade of the Elves is approximately $0.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Lathril, Blade of the Elves? Pricing

You can purchase Lathril, Blade of the Elves 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.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves normal: $0.36 | foil: $0.35

Is Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Standard? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Modern? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves 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 Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Legacy? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Vintage? Legality

Lathril, Blade of the Elves 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 Lathril, Blade of the Elves legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lathril, Blade of the Elves 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 Lathril, Blade of the Elves from? Details

This printing of Lathril, Blade of the Elves is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 242.

Lathril, Blade of the Elves may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lathril, Blade of the Elves's rarity? Details

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is a rare card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Lathril, Blade of the Elves? Details

Lathril, Blade of the Elves was illustrated by Caroline Gariba.

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

What is Lathril, Blade of the Elves's power and toughness? Details

Lathril, Blade of the Elves is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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