Quick Answer

Relic Bind is a rare Enchantment — Aura from 4BB (4BB) costing {2}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Relic Bind MTG card

Relic Bind

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant artifact an opponent controls Whenever enchanted artifact becomes tapped, choose one — • This Aura deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains 1 life.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Christopher Rush
Enchant

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Relic Bind? Basics

Relic Bind is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant artifact an opponent controls Whenever enchanted artifact becomes tapped, choose one — • This Aura deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains 1 life."

How much mana does Relic Bind cost to cast? Basics

Relic Bind has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Relic Bind's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Relic Bind has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Relic Bind's current oracle text is: "Enchant artifact an opponent controls Whenever enchanted artifact becomes tapped, choose one — • This Aura deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker. • Target player gains 1 life."

What is the current price of Relic Bind? Pricing

Price data for Relic Bind is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Relic Bind? Pricing

You can purchase Relic Bind 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 Relic Bind legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Relic Bind in Standard is not available.

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

Is Relic Bind legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Relic Bind in Modern is not available.

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

Is Relic Bind legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Relic Bind 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 Relic Bind legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Relic Bind in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Relic Bind legal in Legacy? Legality

Relic Bind is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Relic Bind legal in Vintage? Legality

Relic Bind 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 Relic Bind legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Relic Bind 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 Relic Bind from? Details

This printing of Relic Bind is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 97.

Relic Bind may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Relic Bind's rarity? Details

Relic Bind is a rare card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Relic Bind? Details

Relic Bind was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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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