Quick Answer

Chandra's Embercat is a common Creature — Elemental Cat from M20 (M20) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chandra's Embercat MTG card

Chandra's Embercat

Creature — Elemental Cat

Card Text

{T}: Add {R}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elemental spell or a Chandra planeswalker spell.

"Furballs? Try dealing with fireballs." —Chandra Nalaar

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 M20 M20 🎨 Johan Grenier

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.46
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chandra's Embercat? Basics

Chandra's Embercat is a Creature — Elemental Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {R}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elemental spell or a Chandra planeswalker spell."

How much mana does Chandra's Embercat cost to cast? Basics

Chandra's Embercat has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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's Embercat's mana cost of {1}{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's Embercat has a mana value of 2.0. 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's Embercat's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {R}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elemental spell or a Chandra planeswalker spell."

What is the current price of Chandra's Embercat? Pricing

The current market price for Chandra's Embercat is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Chandra's Embercat? Pricing

You can purchase Chandra's Embercat 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's Embercat normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.46

Is Chandra's Embercat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chandra's Embercat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chandra's Embercat legal in Modern? Legality

Chandra's Embercat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chandra's Embercat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chandra's Embercat 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's Embercat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chandra's Embercat is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chandra's Embercat legal in Legacy? Legality

Chandra's Embercat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chandra's Embercat legal in Vintage? Legality

Chandra's Embercat 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's Embercat legal in Pauper? Legality

Chandra's Embercat 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 Chandra's Embercat from? Details

This printing of Chandra's Embercat is from M20 (M20), with collector number 129.

Chandra's Embercat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chandra's Embercat's rarity? Details

Chandra's Embercat is a common card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Chandra's Embercat? Details

Chandra's Embercat was illustrated by Johan Grenier.

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's Embercat's power and toughness? Details

Chandra's Embercat is a 2/2 creature.

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

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