Battle Strain
Magic: The Gathering | Odyssey - Singles
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 177 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Odyssey |
| Available | 29 items |
| From | £0.26 |
| Type | Enchantment |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | £0.26 | 9 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.39 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £0.39 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £0.39 | 9 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
HP | £0.39 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MPFoil | £1.94 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MPFoil | £2.28 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LPFoil | £2.76 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NMFoil | £8.26 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Battle Strain
Battle Strain from Odyssey is currently available from around £0.26. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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RedCard Text
Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.
Flavor Text
The pits swallow the weak as predators swallow prey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Battle Strain worth?
Battle Strain is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.26 for Odyssey. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Battle Strain currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Battle Strain legal in Commander?
Battle Strain is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Battle Strain legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Battle Strain on the Reserved List?
No. Battle Strain is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Battle Strain in-game text?
In game, Battle Strain is a Enchantment with text that starts: "Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.".
How popular is Battle Strain in Commander decks?
Battle Strain ranks #18,508 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Battle Strain legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.