Quick Answer

Transmogrant Altar is a uncommon Artifact from BRO (BRO) costing {3}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Transmogrant Altar MTG card

Transmogrant Altar

Artifact

Card Text

{B}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Add {C}{C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Create a 3/3 colorless Zombie artifact creature token. Activate only as a sorcery.

"The human body—like any other machine—can be stripped for parts." —Ashnod

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Transmogrant Altar? Basics

Transmogrant Altar is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Add {C}{C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Create a 3/3 colorless Zombie artifact creature token. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Transmogrant Altar cost to cast? Basics

Transmogrant Altar has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Transmogrant Altar's mana cost of {3} 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.

Transmogrant Altar 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.

Transmogrant Altar's current oracle text is: "{B}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Add {C}{C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Create a 3/3 colorless Zombie artifact creature token. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Transmogrant Altar? Pricing

The current market price for Transmogrant Altar is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Transmogrant Altar? Pricing

You can purchase Transmogrant Altar 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.

Transmogrant Altar normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.17

Is Transmogrant Altar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Transmogrant Altar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Transmogrant Altar legal in Modern? Legality

Transmogrant Altar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Transmogrant Altar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Transmogrant Altar 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 Transmogrant Altar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Transmogrant Altar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Transmogrant Altar legal in Legacy? Legality

Transmogrant Altar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Transmogrant Altar legal in Vintage? Legality

Transmogrant Altar 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 Transmogrant Altar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Transmogrant Altar 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 Transmogrant Altar from? Details

This printing of Transmogrant Altar is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 124.

Transmogrant Altar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Transmogrant Altar's rarity? Details

Transmogrant Altar is a uncommon card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Transmogrant Altar? Details

Transmogrant Altar was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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