Quick Answer

The Battle of Bywater is a rare Sorcery from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $3.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Battle of Bywater MTG card

The Battle of Bywater

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy all creatures with power 3 or greater. Then create a Food token for each creature you control. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

The Tooks marched in with Pippin at their head. Merry now had enough sturdy Hobbitry to deal with the ruffians.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Tomas Duchek
Food

Market Prices

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$3.28
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$2.42
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$3.49
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$2.49
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€1.97
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€1.86
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battle of Bywater? Basics

The Battle of Bywater is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy all creatures with power 3 or greater. Then create a Food token for each creature you control. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

How much mana does The Battle of Bywater cost to cast? Basics

The Battle of Bywater has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

The Battle of Bywater's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} 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.

The Battle of Bywater 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.

The Battle of Bywater's current oracle text is: "Destroy all creatures with power 3 or greater. Then create a Food token for each creature you control. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

What is the current price of The Battle of Bywater? Pricing

The current market price for The Battle of Bywater is approximately $3.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.97 EUR.

Where can I buy The Battle of Bywater? Pricing

You can purchase The Battle of Bywater 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.

The Battle of Bywater normal: $3.28 | foil: $2.42

Is The Battle of Bywater legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Battle of Bywater in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Battle of Bywater legal in Modern? Legality

The Battle of Bywater is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Battle of Bywater legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Battle of Bywater 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 The Battle of Bywater legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Battle of Bywater in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Battle of Bywater legal in Legacy? Legality

The Battle of Bywater is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Battle of Bywater legal in Vintage? Legality

The Battle of Bywater 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 The Battle of Bywater legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Battle of Bywater 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 The Battle of Bywater from? Details

This printing of The Battle of Bywater is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 2.

The Battle of Bywater may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Battle of Bywater's rarity? Details

The Battle of Bywater is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated The Battle of Bywater? Details

The Battle of Bywater was illustrated by Tomas Duchek.

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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