Quick Answer

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani from JOU (JOU) costing {3}{G}{W}. Current price: $2.85 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes MTG card

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes

Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani

Card Text

[+1]: Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control. [+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an Aura, creature, or planeswalker card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. [−8]: You gain 100 life.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 5.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Aaron Miller

Market Prices

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$2.85
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TCGPlayer
$18.99
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$2.99
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$16.99
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€4.75
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€12.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes? Basics

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is a Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control. [+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an Aura, creature, or planeswalker card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. [−8]: You gain 100 life."

How much mana does Ajani, Mentor of Heroes cost to cast? Basics

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes has a mana cost of {3}{G}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W 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.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes's mana cost of {3}{G}{W} 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.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control. [+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an Aura, creature, or planeswalker card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. [−8]: You gain 100 life."

What is the current price of Ajani, Mentor of Heroes? Pricing

The current market price for Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is approximately $2.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $18.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Ajani, Mentor of Heroes? Pricing

You can purchase Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 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.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes normal: $2.85 | foil: $18.99

Is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ajani, Mentor of Heroes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Modern? Legality

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 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 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Legacy? Legality

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Vintage? Legality

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 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 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 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 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes from? Details

This printing of Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 145.

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes's rarity? Details

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes is a mythic card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Ajani, Mentor of Heroes? Details

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes was illustrated by Aaron Miller.

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

What is Ajani, Mentor of Heroes's starting loyalty? Details

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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