Quick Answer

War Tax is a uncommon Enchantment from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.91 USD. Legal in Commander.

War Tax MTG card

War Tax

Enchantment

Card Text

{X}{U}: This turn, creatures can't attack unless their controller pays {X} for each attacking creature they control.

The worst thing about being a depraved pirate is having to work with a bunch of depraved pirates.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.91
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TCGPlayer
$22.51
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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$14.99
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Cardmarket
€0.67
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€6.55
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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 War Tax? Basics

War Tax is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}{U}: This turn, creatures can't attack unless their controller pays {X} for each attacking creature they control."

How much mana does War Tax cost to cast? Basics

War Tax has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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 Tax's mana cost of {2}{U} 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 Tax 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.

War Tax's current oracle text is: "{X}{U}: This turn, creatures can't attack unless their controller pays {X} for each attacking creature they control."

What is the current price of War Tax? Pricing

The current market price for War Tax is approximately $0.91 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $22.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy War Tax? Pricing

You can purchase War Tax 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 Tax normal: $0.91 | foil: $22.51

Is War Tax legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is War Tax legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for War Tax in Modern is not available.

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

Is War Tax legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Tax 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 Tax legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is War Tax legal in Legacy? Legality

War Tax is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Tax legal in Vintage? Legality

War Tax 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 Tax legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for War Tax 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 War Tax from? Details

This printing of War Tax is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 113.

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

What is War Tax's rarity? Details

War Tax 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 War Tax? Details

War Tax was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

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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