Quick Answer

Markov Retribution is a uncommon Sorcery from DBL (DBL) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Markov Retribution MTG card

Markov Retribution

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one or both — • Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn. • Target Vampire you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Uriah Voth

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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€0.07
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markov Retribution? Basics

Markov Retribution is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one or both — • Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn. • Target Vampire you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature."

How much mana does Markov Retribution cost to cast? Basics

Markov Retribution has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Markov Retribution's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Markov Retribution 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.

Markov Retribution's current oracle text is: "Choose one or both — • Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn. • Target Vampire you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature."

What is the current price of Markov Retribution? Pricing

The current market price for Markov Retribution is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Markov Retribution? Pricing

You can purchase Markov Retribution 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.

Markov Retribution normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.38

Is Markov Retribution legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Markov Retribution in Standard is not available.

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

Is Markov Retribution legal in Modern? Legality

Markov Retribution is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Markov Retribution legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Markov Retribution 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 Markov Retribution legal in Pioneer? Legality

Markov Retribution is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Markov Retribution legal in Legacy? Legality

Markov Retribution is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Markov Retribution legal in Vintage? Legality

Markov Retribution 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 Markov Retribution legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Markov Retribution 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 Markov Retribution from? Details

This printing of Markov Retribution is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 438.

Markov Retribution may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Markov Retribution's rarity? Details

Markov Retribution is a uncommon card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Markov Retribution? Details

Markov Retribution was illustrated by Uriah Voth.

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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