Quick Answer

Quest for the Gemblades is a uncommon Enchantment from ZEN (ZEN) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Quest for the Gemblades MTG card

Quest for the Gemblades

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a creature, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment. Remove a quest counter from this enchantment and sacrifice it: Put four +1/+1 counters on target creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 ZEN ZEN 🎨 Karl Kopinski

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest for the Gemblades? Basics

Quest for the Gemblades is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a creature, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment. Remove a quest counter from this enchantment and sacrifice it: Put four +1/+1 counters on target creature."

How much mana does Quest for the Gemblades cost to cast? Basics

Quest for the Gemblades has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Quest for the Gemblades's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Quest for the Gemblades 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.

Quest for the Gemblades's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a creature, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment. Remove a quest counter from this enchantment and sacrifice it: Put four +1/+1 counters on target creature."

What is the current price of Quest for the Gemblades? Pricing

The current market price for Quest for the Gemblades is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Quest for the Gemblades? Pricing

You can purchase Quest for the Gemblades 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.

Quest for the Gemblades normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.2

Is Quest for the Gemblades legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Quest for the Gemblades in Standard is not available.

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

Is Quest for the Gemblades legal in Modern? Legality

Quest for the Gemblades is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Quest for the Gemblades legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Quest for the Gemblades 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 Quest for the Gemblades legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Quest for the Gemblades in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Quest for the Gemblades legal in Legacy? Legality

Quest for the Gemblades is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Quest for the Gemblades legal in Vintage? Legality

Quest for the Gemblades 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 Quest for the Gemblades legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Quest for the Gemblades 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 Quest for the Gemblades from? Details

This printing of Quest for the Gemblades is from ZEN (ZEN), with collector number 177.

Quest for the Gemblades may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Quest for the Gemblades's rarity? Details

Quest for the Gemblades is a uncommon card in ZEN.

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

Who illustrated Quest for the Gemblades? Details

Quest for the Gemblades was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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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