Quick Answer

Citadel Siege is a rare Enchantment from C16 (C16) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Citadel Siege MTG card

Citadel Siege

Enchantment

Card Text

As this enchantment enters, choose Khans or Dragons. • Khans — At the beginning of combat on your turn, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control. • Dragons — At the beginning of combat on each opponent's turn, tap target creature that player controls.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 C16 C16 🎨 Steven Belledin

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€0.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citadel Siege? Basics

Citadel Siege is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this enchantment enters, choose Khans or Dragons. • Khans — At the beginning of combat on your turn, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control. • Dragons — At the beginning of combat on each opponent's turn, tap target creature that player controls."

How much mana does Citadel Siege cost to cast? Basics

Citadel Siege has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Citadel Siege's mana cost of {2}{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.

Citadel Siege 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.

Citadel Siege's current oracle text is: "As this enchantment enters, choose Khans or Dragons. • Khans — At the beginning of combat on your turn, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control. • Dragons — At the beginning of combat on each opponent's turn, tap target creature that player controls."

What is the current price of Citadel Siege? Pricing

The current market price for Citadel Siege is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Citadel Siege? Pricing

You can purchase Citadel Siege 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 Citadel Siege legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Citadel Siege in Standard is not available.

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

Is Citadel Siege legal in Modern? Legality

Citadel Siege is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Citadel Siege legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Citadel Siege 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 Citadel Siege legal in Pioneer? Legality

Citadel Siege is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Citadel Siege legal in Legacy? Legality

Citadel Siege is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Citadel Siege legal in Vintage? Legality

Citadel Siege 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 Citadel Siege legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Citadel Siege 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 Citadel Siege from? Details

This printing of Citadel Siege is from C16 (C16), with collector number 62.

Citadel Siege may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Citadel Siege's rarity? Details

Citadel Siege is a rare card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Citadel Siege? Details

Citadel Siege was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

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