Quick Answer

Uphill Battle is a uncommon Enchantment from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.72 USD. Legal in Commander.

Uphill Battle MTG card

Uphill Battle

Enchantment

Card Text

Creatures played by your opponents enter tapped.

Cho-Manno knew he had no choice but to ally with Gerrard. If that's what it took to free his people, he'd pay the price.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

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$0.72
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TCGPlayer
$5.48
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$1.49
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.28
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€4.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uphill Battle? Basics

Uphill Battle is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures played by your opponents enter tapped."

How much mana does Uphill Battle cost to cast? Basics

Uphill Battle 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.

Uphill Battle'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.

Uphill Battle 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.

Uphill Battle's current oracle text is: "Creatures played by your opponents enter tapped."

What is the current price of Uphill Battle? Pricing

The current market price for Uphill Battle is approximately $0.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Uphill Battle? Pricing

You can purchase Uphill Battle 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.

Uphill Battle normal: $0.72 | foil: $5.48

Is Uphill Battle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Uphill Battle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Uphill Battle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Uphill Battle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Uphill Battle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Uphill Battle 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 Uphill Battle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Uphill Battle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Uphill Battle legal in Legacy? Legality

Uphill Battle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Uphill Battle legal in Vintage? Legality

Uphill Battle 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 Uphill Battle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Uphill Battle 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 Uphill Battle from? Details

This printing of Uphill Battle is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 222.

Uphill Battle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Uphill Battle's rarity? Details

Uphill Battle is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Uphill Battle? Details

Uphill Battle was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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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