Mage Slayer (57)
ARB · Alara Reborn · uncommon
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Artifact — Equipment |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | G, R |
| EDHREC rank | 4375 |
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
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $1.86 | $15.87 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $1.17 | $8.81 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.70 | $5.61 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $2.79 | $19.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $1.40 | $8.00 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2009-05-01: This 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.
- 2009-05-01: When 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 屠法刃 |
| French | Tueur de mage |
| German | Magiertöter |
| Italian | Ammazzamaghi |
| Japanese | 魔道士殺しの剣 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Assassino de Mago |
| Russian | Истребитель Магов |
| Spanish | Matamagos |