Quick Answer

Wither and Bloom is a common Instant from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wither and Bloom MTG card

Wither and Bloom

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. {1}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery.

"Death itself is nothing to cry about. The real tragedy is letting a death go to waste." —Dina, Witherbloom mage-student

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

Market Prices

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$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wither and Bloom? Basics

Wither and Bloom is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. {1}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Wither and Bloom cost to cast? Basics

Wither and Bloom has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Wither and Bloom's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Wither and Bloom has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Wither and Bloom's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. {1}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Wither and Bloom? Pricing

The current market price for Wither and Bloom is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Wither and Bloom? Pricing

You can purchase Wither and Bloom 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.

Wither and Bloom normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.06

Is Wither and Bloom legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wither and Bloom in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wither and Bloom legal in Modern? Legality

Wither and Bloom is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wither and Bloom legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wither and Bloom 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 Wither and Bloom legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wither and Bloom in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wither and Bloom legal in Legacy? Legality

Wither and Bloom is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wither and Bloom legal in Vintage? Legality

Wither and Bloom 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 Wither and Bloom legal in Pauper? Legality

Wither and Bloom 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 Wither and Bloom from? Details

This printing of Wither and Bloom is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 111.

Wither and Bloom may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wither and Bloom's rarity? Details

Wither and Bloom is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Wither and Bloom? Details

Wither and Bloom was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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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