Quick Answer

Celestine, the Living Saint is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $19.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Celestine, the Living Saint MTG card

Celestine, the Living Saint

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Flying, lifelink Healing Tears — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 40K 40K 🎨 Irina Nordsol
Flying Healing Tears Lifelink

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$19.43
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Card Kingdom
$23.99
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Card Kingdom
$39.99
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Cardmarket
€18.67
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€31.61
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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 Celestine, the Living Saint? Basics

Celestine, the Living Saint is a Legendary Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, lifelink Healing Tears — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn."

How much mana does Celestine, the Living Saint cost to cast? Basics

Celestine, the Living Saint has a mana cost of {4}{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.

Celestine, the Living Saint's mana cost of {4}{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.

Celestine, the Living Saint 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.

Celestine, the Living Saint's current oracle text is: "Flying, lifelink Healing Tears — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn."

What is the current price of Celestine, the Living Saint? Pricing

The current market price for Celestine, the Living Saint is approximately $19.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €18.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Celestine, the Living Saint? Pricing

You can purchase Celestine, the Living Saint 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 Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Celestine, the Living Saint in Standard is not available.

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

Is Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Celestine, the Living Saint in Modern is not available.

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

Is Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Celestine, the Living Saint 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 Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Celestine, the Living Saint in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Legacy? Legality

Celestine, the Living Saint is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Vintage? Legality

Celestine, the Living Saint 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 Celestine, the Living Saint legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Celestine, the Living Saint 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 Celestine, the Living Saint from? Details

This printing of Celestine, the Living Saint is from 40K (40K), with collector number 10.

Celestine, the Living Saint may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Celestine, the Living Saint's rarity? Details

Celestine, the Living Saint is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Celestine, the Living Saint? Details

Celestine, the Living Saint was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Celestine, the Living Saint's power and toughness? Details

Celestine, the Living Saint is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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