Quick Answer

Marsh Gas is a common Instant from 4BB (4BB) costing {B}. Legal in Commander.

Marsh Gas MTG card

Marsh Gas

Instant

Card Text

All creatures get -2/-0 until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Douglas Shuler

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marsh Gas? Basics

Marsh Gas is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All creatures get -2/-0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Marsh Gas cost to cast? Basics

Marsh Gas has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Marsh Gas's mana cost of {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.

Marsh Gas has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Marsh Gas's current oracle text is: "All creatures get -2/-0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Marsh Gas? Pricing

Price data for Marsh Gas is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Marsh Gas? Pricing

You can purchase Marsh Gas 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.

Is Marsh Gas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Gas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marsh Gas legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Gas in Modern is not available.

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

Is Marsh Gas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marsh Gas 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 Marsh Gas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Gas in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marsh Gas legal in Legacy? Legality

Marsh Gas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marsh Gas legal in Vintage? Legality

Marsh Gas 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 Marsh Gas legal in Pauper? Legality

Marsh Gas is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Marsh Gas from? Details

This printing of Marsh Gas is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 146.

Marsh Gas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marsh Gas's rarity? Details

Marsh Gas is a common card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Marsh Gas? Details

Marsh Gas was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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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