Quick Answer

Profane Transfusion is a mythic Sorcery from CMR (CMR) costing {6}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Profane Transfusion MTG card

Profane Transfusion

Sorcery

Card Text

Two target players exchange life totals. You create an X/X colorless Horror artifact creature token, where X is the difference between those players' life totals.

"Those that fall short of perfection can still contribute to the Great Work." —Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 9.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Vincent Proce

Market Prices

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$1.19
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TCGPlayer
$1.82
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$2.49
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€1.72
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€1.97
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Profane Transfusion? Basics

Profane Transfusion is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Two target players exchange life totals. You create an X/X colorless Horror artifact creature token, where X is the difference between those players' life totals."

How much mana does Profane Transfusion cost to cast? Basics

Profane Transfusion has a mana cost of {6}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 9.0 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.

Profane Transfusion's mana cost of {6}{B}{B}{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.

Profane Transfusion has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Profane Transfusion's current oracle text is: "Two target players exchange life totals. You create an X/X colorless Horror artifact creature token, where X is the difference between those players' life totals."

What is the current price of Profane Transfusion? Pricing

The current market price for Profane Transfusion is approximately $1.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.72 EUR.

Where can I buy Profane Transfusion? Pricing

You can purchase Profane Transfusion 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.

Profane Transfusion normal: $1.19 | foil: $1.82

Is Profane Transfusion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Transfusion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Profane Transfusion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Transfusion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Profane Transfusion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Profane Transfusion 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 Profane Transfusion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Transfusion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Profane Transfusion legal in Legacy? Legality

Profane Transfusion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Profane Transfusion legal in Vintage? Legality

Profane Transfusion 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 Profane Transfusion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Transfusion 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 Profane Transfusion from? Details

This printing of Profane Transfusion is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 145.

Profane Transfusion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Profane Transfusion's rarity? Details

Profane Transfusion is a mythic card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Profane Transfusion? Details

Profane Transfusion was illustrated by Vincent Proce.

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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