Barter in Blood
Mirrodin 57 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice.
"In the game of conquest, who cares about the pawns if the king yet reigns?"— Geth, keeper of the Vault
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barter in Blood was introduced as a common black spell in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, a set centered on a plane composed entirely of metal. The card’s design reflects the harsh, inhospitable nature of the setting, forcing players to sacrifice two creatures for a relatively low mana cost, which aligns with the set's broader mechanical focus on artifact synergy and graveyard interactions.
The evocative illustration was created by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured a grim, visceral scene consistent with the darker aesthetic of early 2000s Magic: The Gathering. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in board control, eventually becoming a recurring staple that has been reprinted in various core sets and supplemental products, cementing its place as a reliable tool in black-aligned decks.
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