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Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Knight from DFT (DFT) costing {W}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion MTG card

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

{W}, {T}, Exert Basri: Create a 1/1 white Cat creature token with lifelink. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.) Cycling {2}{W} ({2}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, Cats you control gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 1.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Kai Carpenter
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Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.22
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.19
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€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion? Basics

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is a Legendary Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}, {T}, Exert Basri: Create a 1/1 white Cat creature token with lifelink. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.) Cycling {2}{W} ({2}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, Cats you control gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn."

How much mana does Basri, Tomorrow's Champion cost to cast? Basics

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion's mana cost of {W} 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.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion 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.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion's current oracle text is: "{W}, {T}, Exert Basri: Create a 1/1 white Cat creature token with lifelink. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.) Cycling {2}{W} ({2}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, Cats you control gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn."

What is the current price of Basri, Tomorrow's Champion? Pricing

The current market price for Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Basri, Tomorrow's Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Basri, Tomorrow's Champion 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.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.22

Is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion 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 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion 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 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Basri, Tomorrow's Champion 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 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion from? Details

This printing of Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 3.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion's rarity? Details

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is a rare card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Basri, Tomorrow's Champion? Details

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion was illustrated by Kai Carpenter.

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

What is Basri, Tomorrow's Champion's power and toughness? Details

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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