Quick Answer

Sever Soul is a uncommon Sorcery from 8ED (8ED) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sever Soul MTG card

Sever Soul

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. You gain life equal to its toughness.

"The mortal world is a grove of sweet fruit, and I am ready to harvest it." —Fallen angel

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Glen Angus

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.51
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sever Soul? Basics

Sever Soul is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. You gain life equal to its toughness."

How much mana does Sever Soul cost to cast? Basics

Sever Soul has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Sever Soul's mana cost of {3}{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.

Sever Soul has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Sever Soul's current oracle text is: "Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. You gain life equal to its toughness."

What is the current price of Sever Soul? Pricing

The current market price for Sever Soul is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

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

Where can I buy Sever Soul? Pricing

You can purchase Sever Soul 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.

Sever Soul normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.38

Is Sever Soul legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sever Soul in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sever Soul legal in Modern? Legality

Sever Soul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sever Soul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sever Soul 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 Sever Soul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sever Soul in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sever Soul legal in Legacy? Legality

Sever Soul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sever Soul legal in Vintage? Legality

Sever Soul 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 Sever Soul legal in Pauper? Legality

Sever Soul 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 Sever Soul from? Details

This printing of Sever Soul is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 162.

Sever Soul may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sever Soul's rarity? Details

Sever Soul 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 Sever Soul? Details

Sever Soul was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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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