Quick Answer

War Report is a common Instant from NPH (NPH) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

War Report MTG card

War Report

Instant

Card Text

You gain life equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield plus the number of artifacts on the battlefield.

Underling Ethu's 263rd report read simply "Yes, my lord. Overwhelmingly, my lord." This marked the end of the Mirran-Phyrexian War.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Mike Bierek

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$0.83
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War Report? Basics

War Report is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You gain life equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield plus the number of artifacts on the battlefield."

How much mana does War Report cost to cast? Basics

War Report has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

War Report's mana cost of {3}{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.

War Report has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

War Report's current oracle text is: "You gain life equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield plus the number of artifacts on the battlefield."

What is the current price of War Report? Pricing

The current market price for War Report is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.83 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy War Report? Pricing

You can purchase War Report 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.

War Report normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.83

Is War Report legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for War Report in Standard is not available.

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

Is War Report legal in Modern? Legality

War Report is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is War Report legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Report 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 War Report legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for War Report in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is War Report legal in Legacy? Legality

War Report is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Report legal in Vintage? Legality

War Report 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 War Report legal in Pauper? Legality

War Report 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 War Report from? Details

This printing of War Report is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 26.

War Report may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is War Report's rarity? Details

War Report is a common card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated War Report? Details

War Report was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

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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