Quick Answer

Single Combat is a rare Sorcery from PIP (PIP) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Single Combat MTG card

Single Combat

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player chooses a creature or planeswalker they control, then sacrifices the rest. Players can't cast creature or planeswalker spells until the end of your next turn.

Some fight to destroy their enemies. Some fight to destroy themselves.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Josh Hass

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$7.71
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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Cardmarket
€0.46
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Single Combat? Basics

Single Combat is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player chooses a creature or planeswalker they control, then sacrifices the rest. Players can't cast creature or planeswalker spells until the end of your next turn."

How much mana does Single Combat cost to cast? Basics

Single Combat has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Single Combat's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Single Combat 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.

Single Combat's current oracle text is: "Each player chooses a creature or planeswalker they control, then sacrifices the rest. Players can't cast creature or planeswalker spells until the end of your next turn."

What is the current price of Single Combat? Pricing

The current market price for Single Combat is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Single Combat? Pricing

You can purchase Single Combat 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.

Single Combat normal: $0.31 | foil: $7.71

Is Single Combat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Single Combat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Single Combat legal in Modern? Legality

Single Combat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Single Combat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Single Combat 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 Single Combat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Single Combat is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Single Combat legal in Legacy? Legality

Single Combat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Single Combat legal in Vintage? Legality

Single Combat 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 Single Combat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Single Combat 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 Single Combat from? Details

This printing of Single Combat is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 172.

Single Combat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Single Combat's rarity? Details

Single Combat is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Single Combat? Details

Single Combat was illustrated by Josh Hass.

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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