Quick Answer

Rain of Blades is a uncommon Instant from 8ED (8ED) costing {W}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rain of Blades MTG card

Rain of Blades

Instant

Card Text

Rain of Blades deals 1 damage to each attacking creature.

Some say they are the weapons of heroes fallen in battle, eager for one last chance at glory.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Rob Alexander

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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TCGPlayer
$0.63
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.57
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rain of Blades? Basics

Rain of Blades is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Rain of Blades deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

How much mana does Rain of Blades cost to cast? Basics

Rain of Blades has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Rain of Blades's mana cost of {W} 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.

Rain of Blades 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.

Rain of Blades's current oracle text is: "Rain of Blades deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

What is the current price of Rain of Blades? Pricing

The current market price for Rain of Blades is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.63 USD.

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

Where can I buy Rain of Blades? Pricing

You can purchase Rain of Blades 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.

Rain of Blades normal: $0.32 | foil: $0.63

Is Rain of Blades legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rain of Blades in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rain of Blades legal in Modern? Legality

Rain of Blades is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rain of Blades legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rain of Blades 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 Rain of Blades legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rain of Blades in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rain of Blades legal in Legacy? Legality

Rain of Blades is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rain of Blades legal in Vintage? Legality

Rain of Blades 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 Rain of Blades legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rain of Blades 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 Rain of Blades from? Details

This printing of Rain of Blades is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 35.

Rain of Blades may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rain of Blades's rarity? Details

Rain of Blades is a uncommon card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Rain of Blades? Details

Rain of Blades was illustrated by Rob Alexander.

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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