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Adamaro, First to Desire is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Adamaro, First to Desire MTG card

Adamaro, First to Desire

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Adamaro's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the hand of the opponent with the most cards in hand.

"Beware Adamaro! In him all pain and anger is perfected." —Isao, Enlightened Bushi

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 3.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Paolo Parente

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Market Prices

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$0.71
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$15.54
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$1.49
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$11.99
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€0.56
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€8.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adamaro, First to Desire? Basics

Adamaro, First to Desire is a Legendary Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Adamaro's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the hand of the opponent with the most cards in hand."

How much mana does Adamaro, First to Desire cost to cast? Basics

Adamaro, First to Desire has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Adamaro, First to Desire's mana cost of {1}{R}{R} 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.

Adamaro, First to Desire has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Adamaro, First to Desire's current oracle text is: "Adamaro's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the hand of the opponent with the most cards in hand."

What is the current price of Adamaro, First to Desire? Pricing

The current market price for Adamaro, First to Desire is approximately $0.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Adamaro, First to Desire? Pricing

You can purchase Adamaro, First to Desire 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.

Adamaro, First to Desire normal: $0.71 | foil: $15.54

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Adamaro, First to Desire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Modern? Legality

Adamaro, First to Desire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Adamaro, First to Desire is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Adamaro, First to Desire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Legacy? Legality

Adamaro, First to Desire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Vintage? Legality

Adamaro, First to Desire is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Adamaro, First to Desire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Adamaro, First to Desire 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 Adamaro, First to Desire from? Details

This printing of Adamaro, First to Desire is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 91.

Adamaro, First to Desire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Adamaro, First to Desire's rarity? Details

Adamaro, First to Desire is a rare card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Adamaro, First to Desire? Details

Adamaro, First to Desire was illustrated by Paolo Parente.

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

What is Adamaro, First to Desire's power and toughness? Details

Adamaro, First to Desire is a */* creature.

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

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