Manabarbs Proxy
Enchantment · Magic 2012 · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (14)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 456 | 2022-11-28 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 159 | 2022-11-28 | $28.65 |
| Magic 2012 | 150 | 2011-07-15 | $4.78 |
| Magic 2010 | 149 | 2009-07-17 | $5.00 |
| Tenth Edition | 218 | 2007-07-13 | $4.99 |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 194 | 1999-04-21 | $4.24 |
| Fifth Edition | 250 | 1997-03-24 | $4.94 |
| Fifth Edition | 250† | 1997-03-24 | $4.94 |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 212 | 1995-04-01 | $14.99 |
| Fourth Edition | 212 | 1995-04-01 | $4.77 |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 165 | 1994-06-21 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 165 | 1994-04-11 | — |
| Revised Edition | 165 | 1994-04-11 | $5.01 |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 164 | 1993-12-10 | $6.30 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Manabarbs cost?
Around $4.78 on the open market for the Magic 2012 printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Manabarbs proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Manabarbs proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.