Zada, Hedron Grinder is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Goblin Ally from A25 (A25) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.
Zada, Hedron Grinder
Legendary Creature — Goblin Ally
Card Text
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only Zada, copy that spell for each other creature you control that the spell could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures.
"A hedron holds magic for a thousand years—or less, if need be."
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Zada, Hedron Grinder is a Legendary Creature — Goblin Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only Zada, copy that spell for each other creature you control that the spell could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures."
Zada, Hedron Grinder has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).
It requires R mana to cast.
Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.
Zada, Hedron Grinder's mana cost of {3}{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.
Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.
Zada, Hedron Grinder 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."
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.
Zada, Hedron Grinder's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only Zada, copy that spell for each other creature you control that the spell could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures."
The current market price for Zada, Hedron Grinder is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.
A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.
On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.
You can purchase Zada, Hedron Grinder from major MTG retailers including:
- TCGPlayer (USA)
- Card Kingdom (USA)
- Cardmarket (Europe)
Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.
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.
Zada, Hedron Grinder normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.18
Format legality information for Zada, Hedron Grinder in Standard is not available.
Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is Legal in Modern format.
Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.
Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is Legal in Pioneer format.
Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is Legal in Legacy format.
Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.
Zada, Hedron Grinder 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).
Format legality information for Zada, Hedron Grinder in Pauper is not available.
Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.
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.
This printing of Zada, Hedron Grinder is from A25 (A25), with collector number 156.
Zada, Hedron Grinder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is a uncommon card in A25.
Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.
Zada, Hedron Grinder was illustrated by Chris Rallis.
Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.
Zada, Hedron Grinder is a 3/3 creature.
Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.
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