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Battle Hymn
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2346 · Rare · released 2026-05-11
{1}{R}
Instant
Add {R} for each creature you control.
"In peace I chanted peace, but now the drum of war is mine, / War, red war is my song through your streets..."
—Walt Whitman, "City of Ships"
Battle Hymn is a rare red instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.75 to $30.64 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$3.79
USD Foil$3.63
Format legality
Where you can play Battle Hymn in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $1.75 to $30.64 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $1.75.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avacyn Restored | 128 | Common | $2.15 | $30.64 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2346 | Rare | $3.76 | $3.52 |
| The List | AVR-128 | Common | $1.75 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2012-05-01Battle Hymn uses the stack and can be responded to. The amount of mana produced is based on the number of creatures you control when Battle Hymn resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Battle Hymn legal in Commander?
Yes — Battle Hymn is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Battle Hymn legal in?
Battle Hymn is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Battle Hymn been printed?
Battle Hymn has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Battle Hymn?
The cheapest printing is The List (#AVR-128) at about $1.75.
Who illustrated Battle Hymn?
This printing of Battle Hymn was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.