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Heat of Battle
Magic: The Gathering | Stronghold - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | U |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Stronghold |
| Type | Enchantment |
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Format Legality
Card Profileuncommon
About Heat of Battle
Heat of Battle from Stronghold is currently available from around $0.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Enchantment
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Color Identity
RedCard Text
Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.
Flavor Text
"Takara, it's me!" shouted Starke. It was no use—she obeyed Volrath.
Card Facts
Expansion
Stronghold
Current Floor
$0.19
Rarity
uncommon
Artist
Matthew D. Wilson
Released
March 1998
EDHREC Rank
#23,152
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Heat of Battle worth?
Heat of Battle is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.19 for Stronghold. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Heat of Battle legal in Commander?
Heat of Battle is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Heat of Battle 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 Heat of Battle on the Reserved List?
No. Heat of Battle is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Heat of Battle in-game text?
In game, Heat of Battle is a Enchantment with text that starts: "Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.".
How popular is Heat of Battle in Commander decks?
Heat of Battle ranks #23,152 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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