Quick Answer

Tainted Sigil is a uncommon Artifact from ARB (ARB) costing {1}{W}{B}. Current price: $1.4 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tainted Sigil MTG card

Tainted Sigil

Artifact

Card Text

{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain life equal to the total life lost by all players this turn. (Damage causes loss of life.)

Sigils corrupted by outsiders do not lose their power, only their purity.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Chippy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.40
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$4.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$9.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.67
Normal
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Cardmarket
€2.66
Foil
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tainted Sigil? Basics

Tainted Sigil is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain life equal to the total life lost by all players this turn. (Damage causes loss of life.)"

How much mana does Tainted Sigil cost to cast? Basics

Tainted Sigil has a mana cost of {1}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Tainted Sigil's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Tainted Sigil has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Tainted Sigil's current oracle text is: "{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain life equal to the total life lost by all players this turn. (Damage causes loss of life.)"

What is the current price of Tainted Sigil? Pricing

The current market price for Tainted Sigil is approximately $1.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Tainted Sigil? Pricing

You can purchase Tainted Sigil 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.

Tainted Sigil normal: $1.4 | foil: $4.45

Is Tainted Sigil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tainted Sigil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tainted Sigil legal in Modern? Legality

Tainted Sigil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tainted Sigil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tainted Sigil 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 Tainted Sigil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tainted Sigil in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tainted Sigil legal in Legacy? Legality

Tainted Sigil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tainted Sigil legal in Vintage? Legality

Tainted Sigil 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 Tainted Sigil legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tainted Sigil 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 Tainted Sigil from? Details

This printing of Tainted Sigil is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 83.

Tainted Sigil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tainted Sigil's rarity? Details

Tainted Sigil is a uncommon card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Tainted Sigil? Details

Tainted Sigil was illustrated by Chippy.

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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