Quick Answer

Linebreaker Baloth is a uncommon Creature — Beast from DMU (DMU) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Linebreaker Baloth MTG card

Linebreaker Baloth

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Enlist (As this creature attacks, you may tap a nonattacking creature you control without summoning sickness. When you do, add its power to this creature's until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less.

Card Stats

4/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Brent Hollowell
Enlist

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linebreaker Baloth? Basics

Linebreaker Baloth is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enlist (As this creature attacks, you may tap a nonattacking creature you control without summoning sickness. When you do, add its power to this creature's until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less."

How much mana does Linebreaker Baloth cost to cast? Basics

Linebreaker Baloth has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Linebreaker Baloth's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Linebreaker Baloth has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Linebreaker Baloth's current oracle text is: "Enlist (As this creature attacks, you may tap a nonattacking creature you control without summoning sickness. When you do, add its power to this creature's until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 2 or less."

What is the current price of Linebreaker Baloth? Pricing

The current market price for Linebreaker Baloth is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Linebreaker Baloth? Pricing

You can purchase Linebreaker Baloth 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.

Linebreaker Baloth normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.1

Is Linebreaker Baloth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Linebreaker Baloth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Linebreaker Baloth legal in Modern? Legality

Linebreaker Baloth is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Linebreaker Baloth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Linebreaker Baloth 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 Linebreaker Baloth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Linebreaker Baloth is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Linebreaker Baloth legal in Legacy? Legality

Linebreaker Baloth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Linebreaker Baloth legal in Vintage? Legality

Linebreaker Baloth 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 Linebreaker Baloth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Linebreaker Baloth 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 Linebreaker Baloth from? Details

This printing of Linebreaker Baloth is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 168.

Linebreaker Baloth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Linebreaker Baloth's rarity? Details

Linebreaker Baloth is a uncommon card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Linebreaker Baloth? Details

Linebreaker Baloth was illustrated by Brent Hollowell.

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

What is Linebreaker Baloth's power and toughness? Details

Linebreaker Baloth is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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