Quick Answer

Most Valuable Slayer is a common Creature — Human Warrior from DSK (DSK) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Most Valuable Slayer MTG card

Most Valuable Slayer

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Whenever you attack, target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn.

Torain had never lost a match in his life, and he didn't plan to start now.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Patrik Hell

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$0.05
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Most Valuable Slayer? Basics

Most Valuable Slayer is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you attack, target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Most Valuable Slayer cost to cast? Basics

Most Valuable Slayer has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Most Valuable Slayer's mana cost of {3}{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.

Most Valuable Slayer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Most Valuable Slayer's current oracle text is: "Whenever you attack, target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Most Valuable Slayer? Pricing

The current market price for Most Valuable Slayer is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Most Valuable Slayer? Pricing

You can purchase Most Valuable Slayer 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.

Most Valuable Slayer normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.03

Is Most Valuable Slayer legal in Standard? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Most Valuable Slayer legal in Modern? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Most Valuable Slayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer 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 Most Valuable Slayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Most Valuable Slayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Most Valuable Slayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer 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 Most Valuable Slayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Most Valuable Slayer 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 Most Valuable Slayer from? Details

This printing of Most Valuable Slayer is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 144.

Most Valuable Slayer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Most Valuable Slayer's rarity? Details

Most Valuable Slayer is a common card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Most Valuable Slayer? Details

Most Valuable Slayer was illustrated by Patrik Hell.

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

What is Most Valuable Slayer's power and toughness? Details

Most Valuable Slayer is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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