Quick Answer

Moment of Craving is a common Instant from FDN (FDN) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Moment of Craving MTG card

Moment of Craving

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. You gain 2 life.

The vampires of the Dusk Legion undertake Blood Fasts to strengthen their wills, but not all can control their hunger.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.35
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€0.15
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moment of Craving? Basics

Moment of Craving is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. You gain 2 life."

How much mana does Moment of Craving cost to cast? Basics

Moment of Craving has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Moment of Craving's mana cost of {1}{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.

Moment of Craving 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.

Moment of Craving's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. You gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Moment of Craving? Pricing

The current market price for Moment of Craving is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Moment of Craving? Pricing

You can purchase Moment of Craving 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 Moment of Craving legal in Standard? Legality

Moment of Craving is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Moment of Craving legal in Modern? Legality

Moment of Craving is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Moment of Craving legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Moment of Craving 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 Moment of Craving legal in Pioneer? Legality

Moment of Craving is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Moment of Craving legal in Legacy? Legality

Moment of Craving is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Moment of Craving legal in Vintage? Legality

Moment of Craving 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 Moment of Craving legal in Pauper? Legality

Moment of Craving 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 Moment of Craving from? Details

This printing of Moment of Craving is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 524.

Moment of Craving may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Moment of Craving's rarity? Details

Moment of Craving is a common card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Moment of Craving? Details

Moment of Craving was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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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