Quick Answer

Tar Pit Warrior is a common Creature — Cyclops Warrior from BTD (BTD) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tar Pit Warrior MTG card

Tar Pit Warrior

Creature — Cyclops Warrior

Card Text

When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.

"The cyclops shrugged off savage blows, but casual insults made him weep." —Azeworai, "The Cyclops who Couldn't"

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 3.0 BTD BTD 🎨 George Pratt

Market Prices

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$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tar Pit Warrior? Basics

Tar Pit Warrior is a Creature — Cyclops Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

How much mana does Tar Pit Warrior cost to cast? Basics

Tar Pit Warrior has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Tar Pit Warrior's mana cost of {2}{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.

Tar Pit Warrior 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.

Tar Pit Warrior's current oracle text is: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

What is the current price of Tar Pit Warrior? Pricing

The current market price for Tar Pit Warrior is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Tar Pit Warrior? Pricing

You can purchase Tar Pit Warrior 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 Tar Pit Warrior legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pit Warrior in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tar Pit Warrior legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pit Warrior in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tar Pit Warrior legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tar Pit Warrior 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 Tar Pit Warrior legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pit Warrior in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tar Pit Warrior legal in Legacy? Legality

Tar Pit Warrior is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tar Pit Warrior legal in Vintage? Legality

Tar Pit Warrior 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 Tar Pit Warrior legal in Pauper? Legality

Tar Pit Warrior 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 Tar Pit Warrior from? Details

This printing of Tar Pit Warrior is from BTD (BTD), with collector number 32.

Tar Pit Warrior may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tar Pit Warrior's rarity? Details

Tar Pit Warrior is a common card in BTD.

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

Who illustrated Tar Pit Warrior? Details

Tar Pit Warrior was illustrated by George Pratt.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Tar Pit Warrior's power and toughness? Details

Tar Pit Warrior is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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