Quick Answer

Spine of Ish Sah is a rare Artifact from BLC (BLC) costing {7}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spine of Ish Sah MTG card

Spine of Ish Sah

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, destroy target permanent. When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 7.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.49
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€0.25
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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
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spine of Ish Sah? Basics

Spine of Ish Sah is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, destroy target permanent. When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Spine of Ish Sah cost to cast? Basics

Spine of Ish Sah has a mana cost of {7}, which equals 7.0 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.

Spine of Ish Sah's mana cost of {7} 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.

Spine of Ish Sah has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Spine of Ish Sah's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, destroy target permanent. When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Spine of Ish Sah? Pricing

The current market price for Spine of Ish Sah is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Spine of Ish Sah? Pricing

You can purchase Spine of Ish Sah 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 Spine of Ish Sah legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spine of Ish Sah in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spine of Ish Sah legal in Modern? Legality

Spine of Ish Sah is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spine of Ish Sah legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spine of Ish Sah 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 Spine of Ish Sah legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spine of Ish Sah in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spine of Ish Sah legal in Legacy? Legality

Spine of Ish Sah is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spine of Ish Sah legal in Vintage? Legality

Spine of Ish Sah 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 Spine of Ish Sah legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spine of Ish Sah 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 Spine of Ish Sah from? Details

This printing of Spine of Ish Sah is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 285.

Spine of Ish Sah may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spine of Ish Sah's rarity? Details

Spine of Ish Sah is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Spine of Ish Sah? Details

Spine of Ish Sah was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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