Battle Strain
Battle Strain is a Uncommon Enchantment from Odyssey (177) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.19 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Battle Strain suits collectors and players working on Odyssey who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Battle Strain from Odyssey?
Battle Strain is a Enchantment in Odyssey numbered 177. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Battle Strain (177) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Battle Strain worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.19 for Battle Strain. Low and high spread runs $3.19 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $3.19; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Number | 177 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.19 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.22 |
| cardmarket | $0.22 |
| foil | $3.19 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Battle Strain?
Battle Strain is a Uncommon printing in Odyssey. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Battle Strain?
Battle Strain lists as Enchantment. Artist: Dave Dorman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.
Cactaur's take
Battle Strain (177) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Odyssey with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Battle Strain is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $3.19 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $3.19; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Enchantment 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 $3.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Battle Strain from Odyssey?
Battle Strain is a Uncommon Enchantment from Odyssey numbered 177 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Battle Strain worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.19 for ungraded Battle Strain. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Battle Strain?
Battle Strain is catalogued as Uncommon in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Battle Strain legal in Commander or Standard?
Battle Strain shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Battle Strain near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.19. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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