Magic: The Gathering

Bane of the Living

Commander 2016 106 • rare

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 106
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Justin Sweet
Market price: $0.36

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What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.34 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, Bane of the Living serves as a versatile tactical tool that allows players to manipulate the battlefield through its face-down morph ability. Its capacity to act as a hidden threat that can wipe the board upon being revealed makes it a prized inclusion for those who enjoy controlling the flow of a game through strategic deception.

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What it does

Morph X mana black mana black mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

When this creature is turned face up, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Bane of the Living

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