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Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is a uncommon Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra from M20 (M20) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer MTG card

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer

Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra

Card Text

[+1]: Elementals you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. [−1]: Add {R}{R}. [−2]: Chandra deals 2 damage to any target.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 uncommon CMC: 4.0 M20 M20 🎨 Anna Steinbauer

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$1.15
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$0.35
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$3.49
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€0.16
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€1.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer? Basics

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is a Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Elementals you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. [−1]: Add {R}{R}. [−2]: Chandra deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Chandra, Novice Pyromancer cost to cast? Basics

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Elementals you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. [−1]: Add {R}{R}. [−2]: Chandra deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Chandra, Novice Pyromancer? Pricing

The current market price for Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Chandra, Novice Pyromancer? Pricing

You can purchase Chandra, Novice Pyromancer 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.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.15

Is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chandra, Novice Pyromancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Modern? Legality

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer 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 Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer 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 Chandra, Novice Pyromancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chandra, Novice Pyromancer 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 Chandra, Novice Pyromancer from? Details

This printing of Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is from M20 (M20), with collector number 128.

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer's rarity? Details

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer is a uncommon card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Chandra, Novice Pyromancer? Details

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer was illustrated by Anna Steinbauer.

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

What is Chandra, Novice Pyromancer's starting loyalty? Details

Chandra, Novice Pyromancer enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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