Quick Answer

Ascendant Acolyte is a rare Creature — Human Monk from NEC (NEC) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ascendant Acolyte MTG card

Ascendant Acolyte

Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each +1/+1 counter among other creatures you control. At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.

"Limits exist solely to test the will."

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 5.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Micah Epstein

Market Prices

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$0.25
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$0.49
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€0.16
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascendant Acolyte? Basics

Ascendant Acolyte is a Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each +1/+1 counter among other creatures you control. At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature."

How much mana does Ascendant Acolyte cost to cast? Basics

Ascendant Acolyte has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Ascendant Acolyte's mana cost of {4}{G} 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.

Ascendant Acolyte 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.

Ascendant Acolyte's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each +1/+1 counter among other creatures you control. At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature."

What is the current price of Ascendant Acolyte? Pricing

The current market price for Ascendant Acolyte is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Ascendant Acolyte? Pricing

You can purchase Ascendant Acolyte 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 Ascendant Acolyte legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ascendant Acolyte in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ascendant Acolyte legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ascendant Acolyte in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ascendant Acolyte legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ascendant Acolyte 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 Ascendant Acolyte legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ascendant Acolyte in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ascendant Acolyte legal in Legacy? Legality

Ascendant Acolyte is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ascendant Acolyte legal in Vintage? Legality

Ascendant Acolyte 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 Ascendant Acolyte legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ascendant Acolyte 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 Ascendant Acolyte from? Details

This printing of Ascendant Acolyte is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 24.

Ascendant Acolyte may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ascendant Acolyte's rarity? Details

Ascendant Acolyte is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Ascendant Acolyte? Details

Ascendant Acolyte was illustrated by Micah Epstein.

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

What is Ascendant Acolyte's power and toughness? Details

Ascendant Acolyte 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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