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Barter in Blood
DDC · Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic #52 · Uncommon · released 2009-04-10
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice.
"In the game of conquest, who cares about the pawns if the king yet reigns?"
—Geth, keeper of the Vault
Barter in Blood is an uncommon black sorcery from Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic (2009). It has been printed 11 times across 11 sets, from 2003 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $0.70 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.20
Format legality
Where you can play Barter in Blood in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $0.11 to $0.70 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin | 57 | Uncommon | $0.16 | $0.70 |
| Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic This page | 52 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
| Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia | 76 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Avacyn Restored | 85 | Uncommon | $0.31 | $0.60 |
| Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic | 52 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 115 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed | 52 | Uncommon | $0.13 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 48 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Jumpstart | 202 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Shadows of the Past | 25 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The List | MRD-57 | Uncommon | $0.11 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2012-05-01The active player chooses which creatures will be sacrificed first, then each other player in turn order does the same. Then all creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.
- 2012-05-01If a player controls only one creature, that creature is sacrificed.
- 2012-05-01Barter in Blood doesn’t target any creatures and may be cast even if a player controls fewer than two creatures.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barter in Blood legal in Commander?
Yes — Barter in Blood is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Barter in Blood legal in?
Barter in Blood is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Barter in Blood been printed?
Barter in Blood has been printed 11 times across 11 sets, from 2003 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Barter in Blood?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MRD-57) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Barter in Blood?
This printing of Barter in Blood was illustrated by Paolo Parente.