Quick Answer

Aku Djinn is a rare Creature — Djinn from VIS (VIS) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aku Djinn MTG card

Aku Djinn

Creature — Djinn

Card Text

Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature each opponent controls.

"Your arrogance amazes me, Kaervek. Did you not know the price you would pay?" —Mangara

Card Stats

5/6 rare CMC: 5.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Terese Nielsen
Trample

Market Prices

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$1.01
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$0.49
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€0.53
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aku Djinn? Basics

Aku Djinn is a Creature — Djinn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature each opponent controls."

How much mana does Aku Djinn cost to cast? Basics

Aku Djinn has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Aku Djinn's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Aku Djinn 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.

Aku Djinn's current oracle text is: "Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature each opponent controls."

What is the current price of Aku Djinn? Pricing

The current market price for Aku Djinn is approximately $1.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Aku Djinn? Pricing

You can purchase Aku Djinn 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 Aku Djinn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aku Djinn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Aku Djinn legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aku Djinn in Modern is not available.

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

Is Aku Djinn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aku Djinn 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 Aku Djinn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aku Djinn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Aku Djinn legal in Legacy? Legality

Aku Djinn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aku Djinn legal in Vintage? Legality

Aku Djinn 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 Aku Djinn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aku Djinn 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 Aku Djinn from? Details

This printing of Aku Djinn is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 51.

Aku Djinn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aku Djinn's rarity? Details

Aku Djinn is a rare card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Aku Djinn? Details

Aku Djinn was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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

What is Aku Djinn's power and toughness? Details

Aku Djinn is a 5/6 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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