Name: Battle Strain
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Dave Dorman

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                  Mana2
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
                
Battle StrainOdyssey

                #177
                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.31$1.69
Lightly Played$0.24$1.70
Moderately Played$0.28$1.67
Heavily Played$0.21$1.72
Damaged$0.09$1.74
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          Mana cost2
          TypeEnchantment
          
          
          
          
          SetOdyssey
          Number177
          RarityEnchantment
          Released2001-10-01
        Oracle textWhenever a creature blocks, Battle Strain deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.
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        Flavor
        The pits swallow the weak as predators swallow prey.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.31	$1.69
Lightly Played	$0.24	$1.70
Moderately Played	$0.28	$1.67
Heavily Played	$0.21	$1.72
Damaged	$0.09	$1.74