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Kresh the Bloodbraided — Shards of Alara #178

Kresh the Bloodbraided is a mythic rare Legendary Creature — Human Warrior from Shards of Alara (2008), collector number 178, illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

Kresh the Bloodbraided — Shards of Alara Magic: The Gathering card
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Kresh the Bloodbraided price

Cardmarket (EU) · trend
€0.89
Foil €12.40
TCGplayer (US) · market
$1.45
Foil $75.72

Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.

Card details

Set
Shards of Alara
Number
178
Rarity
Mythic rare
Mana cost
{2}{B}{R}{G}
Colour
Black / Green / Red
Power / toughness
3/3
Illustrator
Raymond Swanland
Released
3 October 2008

What Kresh the Bloodbraided does

Whenever another creature dies, you may put X +1/+1 counters on Kresh, where X is that creature's power.

Format legality

Standard: not legal Pioneer: not legal Modern: legal Legacy: legal Vintage: legal Commander: legal Pauper: not legal

Other printings of Kresh the Bloodbraided

Other printings
No.CardSetRarityPrice
345Kresh the Bloodbraided — New Capenna Commander Magic card
Kresh the Bloodbraided
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
New Capenna Commander 2022Mythic rare€0.57
5Kresh the Bloodbraided — From the Vault: Legends Magic card
Kresh the Bloodbraided
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
From the Vault: Legends 2011Mythic rare€1.45 foil

All 3 Kresh the Bloodbraided printings compared →

Questions people ask

How much is Kresh the Bloodbraided from Shards of Alara worth?

About €0.89 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €12.40 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.

How many printings of Kresh the Bloodbraided are there?

3 English paper printings, from From the Vault: Legends to Shards of Alara. The cheapest right now is the New Capenna Commander printing.

Is Kresh the Bloodbraided legal in Commander?

Yes, it is legal in Commander.

Who illustrated Kresh the Bloodbraided (Shards of Alara)?

Raymond Swanland.

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