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Anhelo, the Painter is a mythic Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin from NCC (NCC) costing {U}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Anhelo, the Painter MTG card

Anhelo, the Painter

Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin

Card Text

Deathtouch The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn has casualty 2. (As you cast that spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy the spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.)

Every work of art is a hit.

Card Stats

1/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Aurore Folny
Deathtouch

Market Prices

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$0.33
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$0.30
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$0.99
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anhelo, the Painter? Basics

Anhelo, the Painter is a Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn has casualty 2. (As you cast that spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy the spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.)"

How much mana does Anhelo, the Painter cost to cast? Basics

Anhelo, the Painter has a mana cost of {U}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U 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.

Anhelo, the Painter's mana cost of {U}{B}{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.

Anhelo, the Painter has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Anhelo, the Painter's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn has casualty 2. (As you cast that spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy the spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.)"

What is the current price of Anhelo, the Painter? Pricing

The current market price for Anhelo, the Painter is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Anhelo, the Painter? Pricing

You can purchase Anhelo, the Painter 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.

Anhelo, the Painter normal: $0.33 | foil: $0.3

Is Anhelo, the Painter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Anhelo, the Painter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Anhelo, the Painter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Anhelo, the Painter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Anhelo, the Painter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Anhelo, the Painter 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 Anhelo, the Painter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Anhelo, the Painter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Anhelo, the Painter legal in Legacy? Legality

Anhelo, the Painter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Anhelo, the Painter legal in Vintage? Legality

Anhelo, the Painter 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 Anhelo, the Painter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Anhelo, the Painter 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 Anhelo, the Painter from? Details

This printing of Anhelo, the Painter is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 1.

Anhelo, the Painter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Anhelo, the Painter's rarity? Details

Anhelo, the Painter is a mythic card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Anhelo, the Painter? Details

Anhelo, the Painter was illustrated by Aurore Folny.

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

What is Anhelo, the Painter's power and toughness? Details

Anhelo, the Painter is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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