Quick Answer

Mabel's Mettle is a uncommon Instant from BLB (BLB) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Mabel's Mettle MTG card

Mabel's Mettle

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Up to one other target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"You stole a child from its nest," Mabel accused. "The only calamity I see here is you."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Johan Grenier

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mabel's Mettle? Basics

Mabel's Mettle is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Up to one other target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Mabel's Mettle cost to cast? Basics

Mabel's Mettle has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Mabel's Mettle's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Mabel's Mettle has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Mabel's Mettle's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Up to one other target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Mabel's Mettle? Pricing

The current market price for Mabel's Mettle is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Mabel's Mettle? Pricing

You can purchase Mabel's Mettle 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.

Mabel's Mettle normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.08

Is Mabel's Mettle legal in Standard? Legality

Mabel's Mettle is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Mabel's Mettle legal in Modern? Legality

Mabel's Mettle is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mabel's Mettle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mabel's Mettle 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 Mabel's Mettle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mabel's Mettle is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mabel's Mettle legal in Legacy? Legality

Mabel's Mettle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mabel's Mettle legal in Vintage? Legality

Mabel's Mettle 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 Mabel's Mettle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mabel's Mettle 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 Mabel's Mettle from? Details

This printing of Mabel's Mettle is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 21.

Mabel's Mettle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mabel's Mettle's rarity? Details

Mabel's Mettle is a uncommon card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Mabel's Mettle? Details

Mabel's Mettle was illustrated by Johan Grenier.

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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