Quick Answer

Aura Gnarlid is a common Creature — Beast from C18 (C18) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aura Gnarlid MTG card

Aura Gnarlid

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it. This creature gets +1/+1 for each Aura on the battlefield.

Kill a gnarlid with your first blow, or it'll cheerfully show you how it's done.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 C18 C18 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aura Gnarlid? Basics

Aura Gnarlid is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it. This creature gets +1/+1 for each Aura on the battlefield."

How much mana does Aura Gnarlid cost to cast? Basics

Aura Gnarlid has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Aura Gnarlid's mana cost of {2}{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.

Aura Gnarlid 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.

Aura Gnarlid's current oracle text is: "Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it. This creature gets +1/+1 for each Aura on the battlefield."

What is the current price of Aura Gnarlid? Pricing

The current market price for Aura Gnarlid is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Aura Gnarlid? Pricing

You can purchase Aura Gnarlid 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 Aura Gnarlid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aura Gnarlid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Aura Gnarlid legal in Modern? Legality

Aura Gnarlid is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Aura Gnarlid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aura Gnarlid 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 Aura Gnarlid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aura Gnarlid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Aura Gnarlid legal in Legacy? Legality

Aura Gnarlid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aura Gnarlid legal in Vintage? Legality

Aura Gnarlid 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 Aura Gnarlid legal in Pauper? Legality

Aura Gnarlid is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Aura Gnarlid from? Details

This printing of Aura Gnarlid is from C18 (C18), with collector number 128.

Aura Gnarlid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aura Gnarlid's rarity? Details

Aura Gnarlid is a common card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Aura Gnarlid? Details

Aura Gnarlid was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Aura Gnarlid's power and toughness? Details

Aura Gnarlid is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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