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Malignus Avacyn Restored MTG card
AVR #148 · Art by Jung Park
AVR set symbol, MythicAvacyn Restored#148Mythic

Malignus

Creature · Elemental Spirit
TCGplayer market · AVR #148 nonfoil
$6.41 −0.2% −$0.01, 7 days
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#7,460 Down 64 in 30 days
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Malignus Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.41, down 0.2% over 7 days, down 6.2% over 30 days, up 35.5% over 90 days.

Malignus Price History

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Malignus in Sealed Products

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Malignus Printings & Prices

Malignus has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Malignus Rules Text & Legality

Malignus

Malignus's power and toughness are each equal to half the highest life total among your opponents, rounded up.

Damage that would be dealt by this creature can't be prevented.

It descended on Estwald like a sudden storm. Moments later, only ashes and agony remained.

Malignus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Malignus Rulings

  • May 1, 2012

    If Malignus becomes blocked by a creature with protection from red, the damage Malignus deals to that creature won't be prevented.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Malignus has been reprinted 3 times.

  • May 4, 2012AVR set symbol, MythicAvacyn RestoredAVR #148
  • May 4, 2012AVR set symbol, MythicAvacyn Restored · foilAVR #148
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, MythicThe ListPLST #AVR-148

Malignus in Commander

Malignus is the #7,460 most-played card on EDHREC, down 64 places over the last 30 days.

#7,460 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 64 in 30 days

Malignus FAQ

How much is Malignus worth?

Malignus is worth about $6.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Malignus legal in Commander?

Yes. Malignus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Malignus been reprinted?

Yes. Malignus has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Malignus expensive?

Malignus holds a $6.41 price because supply is limited to two printings.

What can I play instead of Malignus?

Cards that fill a similar role include Heartless Hidetsugu, Scourge of the Skyclaves, Serra Avatar.