Quick Answer

A-Cauldron Familiar is a uncommon Creature — Cat from ELD (ELD) costing {B}.

A-Cauldron Familiar MTG card

A-Cauldron Familiar

Creature — Cat

Card Text

A-Cauldron Familiar can't block. When Cauldron Familiar enters, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Sacrifice a Food: Return Cauldron Familiar from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Historic Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A-Cauldron Familiar? Basics

A-Cauldron Familiar is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "A-Cauldron Familiar can't block. When Cauldron Familiar enters, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Sacrifice a Food: Return Cauldron Familiar from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does A-Cauldron Familiar cost to cast? Basics

A-Cauldron Familiar has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A-Cauldron Familiar's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A-Cauldron Familiar has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A-Cauldron Familiar's current oracle text is: "A-Cauldron Familiar can't block. When Cauldron Familiar enters, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Sacrifice a Food: Return Cauldron Familiar from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of A-Cauldron Familiar? Pricing

Price data for A-Cauldron Familiar is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy A-Cauldron Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase A-Cauldron Familiar from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A-Cauldron Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A-Cauldron Familiar in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A-Cauldron Familiar from? Details

This printing of A-Cauldron Familiar is from ELD (ELD), with collector number A-81.

A-Cauldron Familiar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A-Cauldron Familiar's rarity? Details

A-Cauldron Familiar is a uncommon card in ELD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A-Cauldron Familiar? Details

A-Cauldron Familiar was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is A-Cauldron Familiar's power and toughness? Details

A-Cauldron Familiar is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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