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Akul the Unrepentant is a rare Legendary Creature — Scorpion Dragon Rogue from OTJ (OTJ) costing {B}{B}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Akul the Unrepentant MTG card

Akul the Unrepentant

Legendary Creature — Scorpion Dragon Rogue

Card Text

Flying, trample Sacrifice three other creatures: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery and only once each turn.

Crackling with rage and stolen thunder, he drives the Hellspurs to ever-greater heights of violence.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 4.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Kekai Kotaki
Flying Trample

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.26
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.19
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akul the Unrepentant? Basics

Akul the Unrepentant is a Legendary Creature — Scorpion Dragon Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, trample Sacrifice three other creatures: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery and only once each turn."

How much mana does Akul the Unrepentant cost to cast? Basics

Akul the Unrepentant has a mana cost of {B}{B}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Akul the Unrepentant's mana cost of {B}{B}{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.

Akul the Unrepentant has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Akul the Unrepentant's current oracle text is: "Flying, trample Sacrifice three other creatures: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery and only once each turn."

What is the current price of Akul the Unrepentant? Pricing

The current market price for Akul the Unrepentant is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Akul the Unrepentant? Pricing

You can purchase Akul the Unrepentant 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.

Akul the Unrepentant normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.26

Is Akul the Unrepentant legal in Standard? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Akul the Unrepentant legal in Modern? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Akul the Unrepentant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant 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 Akul the Unrepentant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Akul the Unrepentant legal in Legacy? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Akul the Unrepentant legal in Vintage? Legality

Akul the Unrepentant 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 Akul the Unrepentant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Akul the Unrepentant 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 Akul the Unrepentant from? Details

This printing of Akul the Unrepentant is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 189.

Akul the Unrepentant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akul the Unrepentant's rarity? Details

Akul the Unrepentant is a rare card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Akul the Unrepentant? Details

Akul the Unrepentant was illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.

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

What is Akul the Unrepentant's power and toughness? Details

Akul the Unrepentant is a 5/5 creature.

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

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