What is the mana cost of Avatar of Slaughter?

Avatar of Slaughter has a mana cost of six generic mana and two red mana, giving it a total mana value of eight. This makes it a high-cost card typically played in the mid-to-late game.

What set is Avatar of Slaughter from?

The card was released in the Commander Anthology set in 2017. It is identified by the set code CMA and is the 77th card in that specific release.

What are the abilities of Avatar of Slaughter?

This 8/8 Avatar creature grants all creatures double strike and forces every creature to attack each combat if able. This effect applies globally to the battlefield, influencing both your side and your opponents' sides.

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About This Card

The 2017 Commander Anthology release featuring Avatar of Slaughter, a powerful red creature card designed for high-impact Commander gameplay.

Avatar of Slaughter

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology

2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander Anthology

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.41

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.41Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	+5.1%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.41, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.41. 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 $0.39 to $0.41 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 5.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

$0.41Oct 13, 2026
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Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.41, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.41. 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 $0.39 to $0.41 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 5.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

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

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Description

This creature card features a mana cost of six generic and two red mana, resulting in a formidable 8/8 Avatar with a mana value of eight. Its primary ability grants all creatures double strike and forces them to attack each combat if able, creating immediate board-wide pressure. The card’s design by artist Jason A. Engle captures the aggressive nature of its flavor text, which references Basandra, Battle Seraph. For collectors of the Commander format, this card represents a significant piece of the 2017 expansion cycle. Enthusiasts often seek this card number to complete their Commander Anthology collection or to integrate its unique global effect into their strategic gameplay. The product remains a notable entry for those interested in the history of the Commander Anthology series and its contribution to the broader Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem.

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