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Magus of the Arena
CREATURE — HUMAN WIZARD Rare
Planar Chaos EDHREC #25,781
$0.19
-5.0%
7 days
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Magus of the Arena price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.19.
Magus of the Arena Price Summary
Magus of the Arena's current headline price is $0.19.
Magus of the Arena Printings & Prices
2 printings
Magus of the Arena has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Magus of the Arena: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #104 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #104 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Magus of the Arena Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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."
Magus of the Arena is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Magus of the Arena Rulings
4 most recent
- Feb 1, 2007 If an effect changes the targets of this ability, the second target can be changed to any creature the chosen opponent controls. The choice of opponent can't be changed.
- Feb 1, 2007 If either target leaves the battlefield before the ability resolves, the ability taps the remaining target, but no damage is dealt. If both targets leave the battlefield, the ability doesn't resolve.
- Feb 1, 2007 Magus of the Arena's controller always chooses their creature first.
- Feb 1, 2007 Tapped creatures can be targeted. Tapping them again will do nothing, but they'll still deal damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Magus of the Arena has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #115 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #104 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PLC #104 | 2007-02-02 | Rare | Standard |
C13 #115 Magus of the Arena in Commander
Magus of the Arena is the #25,781 most-played card on EDHREC, down 406 places over the last 30 days.
Magus of the Arena FAQ
How much is Magus of the Arena worth?
Magus of the Arena is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Magus of the Arena legal in Commander?
Yes — Magus of the Arena is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Magus of the Arena been reprinted?
Yes — Magus of the Arena has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Magus of the Arena cheap?
Magus of the Arena trades at about $0.19 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,781 on EDHREC).