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Mage Slayer
ARB · Alara Reborn #57 · Uncommon · released 2009-04-30
{1}{R}{G}
Artifact — Equipment
Whenever equipped creature attacks, it deals damage equal to its power to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.
Equip {3}
"When the wielder is strong enough, any sword will do."
—Kresh the Bloodbraided
Mage Slayer is an uncommon green-red artifact from Alara Reborn (2009). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2009 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.59 to $14.61 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.86
USD Foil$15.87
Format legality
Where you can play Mage Slayer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $1.59 to $14.61 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Neon Dynasty Commander at $1.59.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alara Reborn This page | 57 | Uncommon | $1.80 | $14.61 |
| Planechase | 91 | Uncommon | $4.25 | — |
| Neon Dynasty Commander | 140 | Uncommon | $1.59 | — |
| The List | HOP-91 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-05-01This ability triggers and resolves in the declare attackers step. The creature will still deal its combat damage as normal later on during the combat phase.
- 2009-05-01When the equipped creature attacks, the first ability will trigger. When that ability resolves, that creature will deal damage equal to its power to player or planeswalker it's attacking, even if Mage Slayer has left the battlefield or is equipping a different creature by that time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mage Slayer legal in Commander?
Yes — Mage Slayer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mage Slayer legal in?
Mage Slayer is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Mage Slayer been printed?
Mage Slayer has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2009 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Mage Slayer?
The cheapest printing is Neon Dynasty Commander (#140) at about $1.59.
Who illustrated Mage Slayer?
This printing of Mage Slayer was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.