Quick Answer

Spare Dagger is a common Artifact — Equipment from AFR (AFR) costing {1}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spare Dagger MTG card

Spare Dagger

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice Spare Dagger. When you do, this creature deals 1 damage to any target." Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Khurrum
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spare Dagger? Basics

Spare Dagger is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice Spare Dagger. When you do, this creature deals 1 damage to any target." Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Spare Dagger cost to cast? Basics

Spare Dagger has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Spare Dagger's mana cost of {1} 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.

Spare Dagger 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.

Spare Dagger's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice Spare Dagger. When you do, this creature deals 1 damage to any target." Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Spare Dagger? Pricing

The current market price for Spare Dagger is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Spare Dagger? Pricing

You can purchase Spare Dagger 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.

Spare Dagger normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.08

Is Spare Dagger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spare Dagger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spare Dagger legal in Modern? Legality

Spare Dagger is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spare Dagger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spare Dagger 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 Spare Dagger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spare Dagger is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spare Dagger legal in Legacy? Legality

Spare Dagger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spare Dagger legal in Vintage? Legality

Spare Dagger 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 Spare Dagger legal in Pauper? Legality

Spare Dagger 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 Spare Dagger from? Details

This printing of Spare Dagger is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 250.

Spare Dagger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spare Dagger's rarity? Details

Spare Dagger is a common card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Spare Dagger? Details

Spare Dagger was illustrated by Khurrum.

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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