Quick Answer

Tear Asunder is a uncommon Instant from BLC (BLC) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tear Asunder MTG card

Tear Asunder

Instant

Card Text

Kicker {1}{B} (You may pay an additional {1}{B} as you cast this spell.) Exile target artifact or enchantment. If this spell was kicked, exile target nonland permanent instead.

No one knew why the spiritmongers were so enraged by Phyrexian technology, but it was a stroke of good luck for the Coalition.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Dave Kendall
Kicker

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.35
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€0.38
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tear Asunder? Basics

Tear Asunder is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {1}{B} (You may pay an additional {1}{B} as you cast this spell.) Exile target artifact or enchantment. If this spell was kicked, exile target nonland permanent instead."

How much mana does Tear Asunder cost to cast? Basics

Tear Asunder has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Tear Asunder's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Tear Asunder 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.

Tear Asunder's current oracle text is: "Kicker {1}{B} (You may pay an additional {1}{B} as you cast this spell.) Exile target artifact or enchantment. If this spell was kicked, exile target nonland permanent instead."

What is the current price of Tear Asunder? Pricing

The current market price for Tear Asunder is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Tear Asunder? Pricing

You can purchase Tear Asunder 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 Tear Asunder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tear Asunder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tear Asunder legal in Modern? Legality

Tear Asunder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tear Asunder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tear Asunder 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 Tear Asunder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tear Asunder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tear Asunder legal in Legacy? Legality

Tear Asunder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tear Asunder legal in Vintage? Legality

Tear Asunder 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 Tear Asunder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tear Asunder 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 Tear Asunder from? Details

This printing of Tear Asunder is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 241.

Tear Asunder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tear Asunder's rarity? Details

Tear Asunder is a uncommon card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Tear Asunder? Details

Tear Asunder was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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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