Quick Answer

Tavern Brawler is a common Legendary Enchantment — Background from CLB (CLB) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tavern Brawler MTG card

Tavern Brawler

Legendary Enchantment — Background

Card Text

Commander creatures you own have "At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. This creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is that card's mana value. You may play that card this turn."

The only thing you love more than a good drink is a good fight. Luckily, one usually follows the other.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Zoltan Boros

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tavern Brawler? Basics

Tavern Brawler is a Legendary Enchantment — Background card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Commander creatures you own have "At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. This creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is that card's mana value. You may play that card this turn.""

How much mana does Tavern Brawler cost to cast? Basics

Tavern Brawler has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Tavern Brawler's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Tavern Brawler 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.

Tavern Brawler's current oracle text is: "Commander creatures you own have "At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. This creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is that card's mana value. You may play that card this turn.""

What is the current price of Tavern Brawler? Pricing

The current market price for Tavern Brawler is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Tavern Brawler? Pricing

You can purchase Tavern Brawler 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.

Tavern Brawler normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.15

Is Tavern Brawler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tavern Brawler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tavern Brawler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tavern Brawler in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tavern Brawler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tavern Brawler 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 Tavern Brawler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tavern Brawler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tavern Brawler legal in Legacy? Legality

Tavern Brawler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tavern Brawler legal in Vintage? Legality

Tavern Brawler 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 Tavern Brawler legal in Pauper? Legality

Tavern Brawler 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 Tavern Brawler from? Details

This printing of Tavern Brawler is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 200.

Tavern Brawler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tavern Brawler's rarity? Details

Tavern Brawler is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Tavern Brawler? Details

Tavern Brawler was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks