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Obstinate Baloth
M11 · Magic 2011 #188 · Rare · released 2010-07-16
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Beast
When this creature enters, you gain 4 life.
If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, put it onto the battlefield instead of putting it into your graveyard.
Obstinate Baloth is a rare green creature from Magic 2011 (2010). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2010 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $1.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.30
USD Foil$0.88
Format legality
Where you can play Obstinate Baloth in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.19 to $1.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Brothers' War at $0.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2011 This page | 188 | Rare | $0.33 | $1.20 |
| Iconic Masters | 179 | Rare | $0.30 | $0.65 |
| The Brothers' War | 187 | Uncommon | $0.19 | $0.26 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 692 | Uncommon | $0.25 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2022-10-14If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard Obstinate Baloth, and both Obstinate Baloth's ability and another ability (such as that of an opponent's Leyline of the Void) instruct you to put Obstinate Baloth somewhere else instead of putting it into your graveyard, you choose which one to apply.
- 2022-10-14If you discard Obstinate Baloth and put it onto the battlefield, you've still discarded it. Abilities that trigger when you discard a card will still trigger.
- 2017-11-17If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard Obstinate Baloth, and both Obstinate Baloth's ability and another ability (such as that of an opponent's Leyline of the Void) instruct you to put Obstinate Baloth somewhere else instead of putting it into your graveyard, you choose which one to apply.
- 2017-11-17If you discard Obstinate Baloth and put it onto the battlefield, you've still discarded it. Abilities that trigger when you discard a card (such as that of Raiders' Wake) will still trigger.
Frequently asked questions
Is Obstinate Baloth legal in Commander?
Yes — Obstinate Baloth is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Obstinate Baloth legal in?
Obstinate Baloth is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Obstinate Baloth been printed?
Obstinate Baloth has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2010 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Obstinate Baloth?
The cheapest printing is The Brothers' War (#187) at about $0.19.
Who illustrated Obstinate Baloth?
This printing of Obstinate Baloth was illustrated by Chris Rahn.