Magic: The Gathering · Odyssey
Battle Strain
French name: Tension de la bataille
Battle Strain (Odyssey 177) has a market price of US$0.31 to US$3.03 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
As of Nov 9, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Enchantment
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
Card text
Whenever a creature blocks, Battle Strain deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.
Flavour text
The pits swallow the weak as predators swallow prey.
About this card
Battle Strain is card 177 in Odyssey, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 1, 2001. Rarity: Uncommon. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Dave Dorman. Reference market price on Nov 9, 2026: US$0.31 (Normal), US$3.03 (Foil). The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
