Gruesome Slaughter
Battle for Zendikar · #9

Gruesome Slaughter

Gruesome Slaughter is a Rare Sorcery from Battle for Zendikar (9) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.52
Cardmarket trend €0.25
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Gruesome Slaughter suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Gruesome Slaughter from Battle for Zendikar?

Gruesome Slaughter is a Sorcery in Battle for Zendikar numbered 9. Mana cost {6}. Gruesome Slaughter (9) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Gruesome Slaughter worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.52 for Gruesome Slaughter. Low and high spread runs $0.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.25; foil: $0.52; Normal: $0.36. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBattle for Zendikar
Number9
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.52
Cardmarket EUR€0.25
cardmarket $0.25
foil $0.52
Normal $0.36

How collectible is Gruesome Slaughter?

Gruesome Slaughter is a Rare printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Gruesome Slaughter?

Gruesome Slaughter lists as Sorcery. Artist: Aleksi Briclot. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Gruesome Slaughter (9) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Gruesome Slaughter is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.25; foil: $0.52; Normal: $0.36).
  • Mana cost {6} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Gruesome Slaughter from Battle for Zendikar?

Gruesome Slaughter is a Rare Sorcery from Battle for Zendikar numbered 9 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Gruesome Slaughter worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded Gruesome Slaughter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Gruesome Slaughter?

Gruesome Slaughter is catalogued as Rare in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Gruesome Slaughter legal in Commander or Standard?

Gruesome Slaughter shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Gruesome Slaughter near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.52. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.