Magic: The Gathering

Mage Slayer

Alara Reborn 57 • uncommon

Set: Alara Reborn
Collector number: 57
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana green mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Green · Red
Artist: Lars Grant-West
Market price: $1.78

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What it's worth

$1.78market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.78 – $2.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This artifact serves as a tactical tool on the table, offering a focused mechanical advantage by punishing opponents who rely on specific types of magic. Its inclusion in this set marks it as an uncommon piece, making it a reliable find for those who value specialized utility within their deck composition.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever equipped creature attacks, it deals damage equal to its power to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.

Equip 3 generic mana

"When the wielder is strong enough, any sword will do."— Kresh the Bloodbraided

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mage Slayer was released in 2009 as part of the Alara Reborn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set holds a unique place in the game's history as the first expansion to consist entirely of multi-colored cards, reflecting the fractured 'shard' plane of Alara as it fully re-converged. This specific card was designed to support the aggressive playstyles prevalent in the Naya shard, which emphasized large creatures and combat-focused mechanics.

The artwork was provided by illustrator Lars Grant-West, a frequent contributor to the game known for his dynamic depictions of creatures and equipment. His design captures the brutal, utilitarian aesthetic of the Naya battlefield, focusing on a heavy, bladed weapon meant to punish spellcasters. The card was well-received by players for its efficient mana cost and its ability to turn creature-heavy decks into significant threats against opponents relying on non-creature strategies.

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About

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