What does the Greed card do in Magic: The Gathering?

Greed allows you to pay 2 life to draw a card. It is an activated ability that can be used as many times as you can pay the cost and have the necessary mana available.

What is the mana cost of Greed from Commander 2021?

The mana cost for Greed is {3}{B}, which means it requires three colorless mana and one black mana to cast. This results in a total mana value of 4.

Who illustrated the Greed card in the C21 set?

The Greed card in the Commander 2021 set was illustrated by the artist Izzy. The artwork complements the card's black mana theme and flavor text regarding wealth and sacrifice.

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Greed is an Uncommon black Enchantment from the Commander 2021 set (C21 #145) in Magic: The Gathering, allowing players to draw cards by paying life.

Greed

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2021

2021 Magic: The Gathering Commander 2021

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.66

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.66Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	-13.2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.66, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.66. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.66 to $0.76 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -13.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.66Oct 13, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-13.2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.66, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.66. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.66 to $0.76 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -13.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 13, 2026

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Description

Greed is a black Enchantment card from the Commander 2021 release in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Carrying the card number 145 and the set code C21, this Uncommon rarity card offers a straightforward mechanic for resource generation. The card requires a mana cost of {3}{B} to cast, resulting in a mana value of 4. Its primary ability allows the controller to pay 2 life as a activated cost to draw a card, providing a consistent method for maintaining hand size during gameplay. The flavor text accompanying the card explores themes of wealth and sacrifice, asking what a sliver of one's soul is compared to unimaginable riches. This thematic element aligns with the black mana color identity, which often deals with life for power. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering cards appreciate this card for its functional design and its place within the Commander 2021 product lineup. The card is illustrated by artist Izzy, contributing to the visual identity of the set. For those building decks in limited formats or seeking specific cards for their collection, Greed serves as a reliable option for card advantage. The card's simplicity and efficiency make it a recognizable piece of the Commander 2021 checklist.

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