Quick Answer

Cephalid Pathmage is a common Creature — Octopus Wizard from LGN (LGN) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cephalid Pathmage MTG card

Cephalid Pathmage

Creature — Octopus Wizard

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked. {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Target creature can't be blocked this turn.

Pathmages can open doors that aren't even there.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 LGN LGN 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.67
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cephalid Pathmage? Basics

Cephalid Pathmage is a Creature — Octopus Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked. {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Cephalid Pathmage cost to cast? Basics

Cephalid Pathmage has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Cephalid Pathmage's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Cephalid Pathmage 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.

Cephalid Pathmage's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked. {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Cephalid Pathmage? Pricing

The current market price for Cephalid Pathmage is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Cephalid Pathmage? Pricing

You can purchase Cephalid Pathmage 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.

Cephalid Pathmage normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.37

Is Cephalid Pathmage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cephalid Pathmage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cephalid Pathmage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cephalid Pathmage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cephalid Pathmage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cephalid Pathmage 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 Cephalid Pathmage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cephalid Pathmage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cephalid Pathmage legal in Legacy? Legality

Cephalid Pathmage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cephalid Pathmage legal in Vintage? Legality

Cephalid Pathmage 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 Cephalid Pathmage legal in Pauper? Legality

Cephalid Pathmage 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 Cephalid Pathmage from? Details

This printing of Cephalid Pathmage is from LGN (LGN), with collector number 31.

Cephalid Pathmage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cephalid Pathmage's rarity? Details

Cephalid Pathmage is a common card in LGN.

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

Who illustrated Cephalid Pathmage? Details

Cephalid Pathmage was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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

What is Cephalid Pathmage's power and toughness? Details

Cephalid Pathmage is a 1/2 creature.

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

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