Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Manabarbs is a rare enchantment from Fifth Edition. Currently $4.90.
Released March 1997 as part of Fifth Edition (core set). Click through to Fifth Edition for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manabarbs a good MTG investment?
Manabarbs is a rare from Fifth Edition currently at $4.90. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Manabarbs?
Manabarbs from Fifth Edition is currently $4.90 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Manabarbs's mana cost?
Manabarbs's mana cost (casting cost) is 3R ({3}{R}). See Manabarbs's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Manabarbs?
At $4.90, Manabarbs is a rare with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Manabarbs?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Manabarbs good in Commander (EDH)?
Manabarbs is ranked #2182 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Manabarbs legal in?
Manabarbs is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Manabarbs
- 30th Anniversary Edition #456
- Magic 2012 #150 — $5.16
- Magic 2010 #149 — $5.28
- Tenth Edition #218 — $4.85
- Classic Sixth Edition #194 — $4.23
- Fifth Edition #250 — $4.90
- Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #212 — $14.99
- Fourth Edition #212 — $4.74
- Summer Magic / Edgar #165
- Foreign Black Border #165
- Revised Edition #165 — $5.15
- Collectors' Edition #164 — $15.50
- Intl. Collectors' Edition #164 — $6.30
- Unlimited Edition #164 — $24.44
- Limited Edition Beta #164 — $279.99
- Limited Edition Alpha #163
Is Manabarbs going up or down?
At $4.90, daily moves for Manabarbs are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare enchantment; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Manabarbs worth buying?
Manabarbs is currently priced at $4.90. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Manabarbs reprint risk
Manabarbs can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Manabarbs price history
SpellBook has tracked Manabarbs since its 1997 release in Fifth Edition across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #2182 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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