Quick Answer

Ali Baba is a uncommon Creature — Human Rogue from 4BB (4BB) costing {R}. Legal in Commander.

Ali Baba MTG card

Ali Baba

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

{R}: Tap target Wall.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Julie Baroh

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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ali Baba? Basics

Ali Baba is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}: Tap target Wall."

How much mana does Ali Baba cost to cast? Basics

Ali Baba has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Ali Baba's mana cost of {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.

Ali Baba 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.

Ali Baba's current oracle text is: "{R}: Tap target Wall."

What is the current price of Ali Baba? Pricing

Price data for Ali Baba is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ali Baba? Pricing

You can purchase Ali Baba 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 Ali Baba legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ali Baba in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ali Baba legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ali Baba in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ali Baba legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ali Baba 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 Ali Baba legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ali Baba in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ali Baba legal in Legacy? Legality

Ali Baba is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ali Baba legal in Vintage? Legality

Ali Baba 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 Ali Baba legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ali Baba 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 Ali Baba from? Details

This printing of Ali Baba is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 175.

Ali Baba may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ali Baba's rarity? Details

Ali Baba is a uncommon card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Ali Baba? Details

Ali Baba was illustrated by Julie Baroh.

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

What is Ali Baba's power and toughness? Details

Ali Baba 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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