Quick Answer

Ancient Amphitheater is a rare Land from C15 (C15). Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ancient Amphitheater MTG card

Ancient Amphitheater

Land

Card Text

As this land enters, you may reveal a Giant card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R} or {W}.

The arbiter Galanda Feudkiller judges Lorwyn's squabbles from a lofty perspective.

Card Stats

rare C15 C15 🎨 Rob Alexander

Market Prices

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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ancient Amphitheater? Basics

Ancient Amphitheater is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this land enters, you may reveal a Giant card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R} or {W}."

How much mana does Ancient Amphitheater cost to cast? Basics

Ancient Amphitheater has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Ancient Amphitheater's mana cost of 0 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.

Ancient Amphitheater has a mana value of 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.

Ancient Amphitheater's current oracle text is: "As this land enters, you may reveal a Giant card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R} or {W}."

What is the current price of Ancient Amphitheater? Pricing

The current market price for Ancient Amphitheater is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Ancient Amphitheater? Pricing

You can purchase Ancient Amphitheater 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 Ancient Amphitheater legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ancient Amphitheater in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ancient Amphitheater legal in Modern? Legality

Ancient Amphitheater is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ancient Amphitheater legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ancient Amphitheater 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 Ancient Amphitheater legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ancient Amphitheater in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ancient Amphitheater legal in Legacy? Legality

Ancient Amphitheater is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ancient Amphitheater legal in Vintage? Legality

Ancient Amphitheater 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 Ancient Amphitheater legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ancient Amphitheater 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 Ancient Amphitheater from? Details

This printing of Ancient Amphitheater is from C15 (C15), with collector number 276.

Ancient Amphitheater may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ancient Amphitheater's rarity? Details

Ancient Amphitheater is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Ancient Amphitheater? Details

Ancient Amphitheater was illustrated by Rob Alexander.

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

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