Quick Answer

Stronghold Arena is a rare Enchantment from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stronghold Arena MTG card

Stronghold Arena

Enchantment

Card Text

Kicker {G} and/or {W} (You may pay an additional {G} and/or {W} as you cast this spell.) When this enchantment enters, you gain 3 life for each time it was kicked. Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, you may reveal the top card of your library and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Alexander Mokhov
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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stronghold Arena? Basics

Stronghold Arena is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {G} and/or {W} (You may pay an additional {G} and/or {W} as you cast this spell.) When this enchantment enters, you gain 3 life for each time it was kicked. Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, you may reveal the top card of your library and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value."

How much mana does Stronghold Arena cost to cast? Basics

Stronghold Arena has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Stronghold Arena's mana cost of {1}{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.

Stronghold Arena has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Stronghold Arena's current oracle text is: "Kicker {G} and/or {W} (You may pay an additional {G} and/or {W} as you cast this spell.) When this enchantment enters, you gain 3 life for each time it was kicked. Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, you may reveal the top card of your library and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value."

What is the current price of Stronghold Arena? Pricing

The current market price for Stronghold Arena is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Stronghold Arena? Pricing

You can purchase Stronghold Arena 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.

Stronghold Arena normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.1

Is Stronghold Arena legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stronghold Arena in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stronghold Arena legal in Modern? Legality

Stronghold Arena is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stronghold Arena legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stronghold Arena 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 Stronghold Arena legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stronghold Arena is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stronghold Arena legal in Legacy? Legality

Stronghold Arena is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stronghold Arena legal in Vintage? Legality

Stronghold Arena 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 Stronghold Arena legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stronghold Arena 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 Stronghold Arena from? Details

This printing of Stronghold Arena is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 110.

Stronghold Arena may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stronghold Arena's rarity? Details

Stronghold Arena is a rare card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Stronghold Arena? Details

Stronghold Arena was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov.

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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