Barter in Blood
~$0.11 low · ~$0.70 high
Black. Sorcery
Jumpstart #202 · Illustrated by Eric Deschamps
Jumpstart #202 · Illustrated by Eric DeschampsWhat is Barter in Blood worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice.
"In the game of conquest, who cares about the pawns if the king yet reigns?" —Geth, keeper of the Vault
Format legality
All 9 printings of Barter in Blood
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #MRD-57· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.16 | uncommon | $0.11 | No foil printing | €0.16 | |
 Jumpstart jmp #202· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 | uncommon | $0.26 | No foil printing | €0.13 | |
 Commander Anthology cma #48· 2017uncommon· Cardmarket €0.12 | uncommon | $0.27 | No foil printing | €0.12 | |
 Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed ddq #52· 2016uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 | uncommon | $0.13 | No foil printing | €0.10 | |
 Commander 2015 c15 #115· 2015uncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 | uncommon | $0.26 | No foil printing | €0.13 | |
 Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic dvd #52· 2014uncommon· Cardmarket €0.21 | uncommon | $0.30 | No foil printing | €0.21 | |
 Avacyn Restored avr #85· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.78 foil | uncommon | $0.31 | $0.60 | €0.09€0.78 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic ddc #52· 2009uncommon· Cardmarket €0.16 | uncommon | $0.27 | No foil printing | €0.16 | |
 Mirrodin mrd #57· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.19 · €0.86 foil | uncommon | $0.16 | $0.70 | €0.19€0.86 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 9
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #13,380 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Paolo Parente, Eric Deschamps
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Jumpstart card (#202).
202 · JMP · U · EN
- 202Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- JMPSet code for Jumpstart
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (3)
2012-05-01
If a player controls only one creature, that creature is sacrificed.
2012-05-01
The active player chooses which creatures will be sacrificed first, then each other player in turn order does the same. Then all creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.
2012-05-01
Barter in Blood doesn’t target any creatures and may be cast even if a player controls fewer than two creatures.
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