Cost of Brilliance
Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven - Singles
United States marketplace listings with USD buyer pricing, shippable seller stock, and 14-day buyer protection.
| Rarity | C |
| Number | 77 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven |
| Available | 256 items |
| From | $0.21 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NMFoil | $0.29 | 9 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 58 | ||
NMFoil | $0.32 | 34 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 8 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 5 | ||
NM | $1.50 | 5 | ||
NMFoil | $2.00 | 4 | ||
NM | $0.21 | 65 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.26 | 9 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 49 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.41 | 7 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.48 | 3 | Unavailable |
About Cost of Brilliance
Cost of Brilliance from Secrets of Strixhaven is currently available from around $0.16. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
BlackCard Text
Target player draws two cards and loses 2 life. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature.
Flavor Text
"There will be moments when you are exhausted, with nothing left to give. Remember them when you finally succeed." —Embrose, dean of shadow
Card Facts
Expansion
Current Floor
Rarity
Artist
Released
EDHREC Rank
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cost of Brilliance worth?
Cost of Brilliance is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.16 for Secrets of Strixhaven. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Cost of Brilliance currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Cost of Brilliance legal in Commander?
Cost of Brilliance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Cost of Brilliance 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 Cost of Brilliance on the Reserved List?
No. Cost of Brilliance is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Cost of Brilliance in-game text?
In game, Cost of Brilliance is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Target player draws two cards and loses 2 life. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature.".
How popular is Cost of Brilliance in Commander decks?
Cost of Brilliance ranks #14,245 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Buy Cost of Brilliance on Card Synced
Looking to buy Cost of Brilliance? Card Synced offers the best prices with 0% seller fees, meaning sellers keep more and can offer better prices. Every purchase includes buyer protection with a 14-day inspection period.
Plus, your Card Synced wallet balance can be spent at verified partner card shops worldwide, bridging online and offline card trading.
Searchers looking for Cost of Brilliance 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.