Quick Answer

Celestial Ancient is a rare Creature — Elemental from C15 (C15) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Celestial Ancient MTG card

Celestial Ancient

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

"We thought the clouds had moved from the night sky. Then the night sky moved, and the horizon grew wings." —Josuri

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 C15 C15 🎨 Mark Tedin
Flying

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€0.31
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celestial Ancient? Basics

Celestial Ancient is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

How much mana does Celestial Ancient cost to cast? Basics

Celestial Ancient has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Celestial Ancient's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Celestial Ancient 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.

Celestial Ancient's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Celestial Ancient? Pricing

The current market price for Celestial Ancient is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Celestial Ancient? Pricing

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

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

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

Is Celestial Ancient legal in Modern? Legality

Celestial Ancient is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Celestial Ancient legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Celestial Ancient 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 Celestial Ancient legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Celestial Ancient legal in Legacy? Legality

Celestial Ancient is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Celestial Ancient legal in Vintage? Legality

Celestial Ancient 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 Celestial Ancient legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Celestial Ancient 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 Celestial Ancient from? Details

This printing of Celestial Ancient is from C15 (C15), with collector number 63.

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

What is Celestial Ancient's rarity? Details

Celestial Ancient 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 Celestial Ancient? Details

Celestial Ancient was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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

What is Celestial Ancient's power and toughness? Details

Celestial Ancient is a 3/3 creature.

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

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