Blinding Mage vs Magus of the Arena — MTG Card Comparison
Blinding Mage is the stronger card — it costs less mana (2 vs 6), is legal in more formats (5 vs 4).
Blinding Mage
{W}, {T}: Tap target creature.
*"I carry the light of truth. Do not pity those it blinds, for they never had eyes to see."*
Power/Toughness: 1/2
Magus of the Arena
{3}, {T}: Tap target creature you control and target creature of an opponent's choice they control. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
*The magus still hears the roar of the crowds. They're gone, but the will to compete remains.*
Power/Toughness: 5/5
| Stat | Blinding Mage | Magus of the Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {1}{W} | {4}{R}{R} |
| CMC | 2 | 6 |
| Type | Creature — Human Wizard | Creature — Human Wizard |
| Rarity | Common | Rare |
| Set | Iconic Masters | Commander 2013 |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✓ | ✗ |
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