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Cleon, Merry Champion is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from J25 (J25) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cleon, Merry Champion MTG card

Cleon, Merry Champion

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Double strike Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Cleon, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card until the end of your next turn.

"Let us dance 'round the funeral pyres of our foes!"

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Mebaru
Double strike Heroic

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleon, Merry Champion? Basics

Cleon, Merry Champion is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Cleon, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card until the end of your next turn."

How much mana does Cleon, Merry Champion cost to cast? Basics

Cleon, Merry Champion has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Cleon, Merry Champion's mana cost of {2}{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.

Cleon, Merry Champion 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.

Cleon, Merry Champion's current oracle text is: "Double strike Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Cleon, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card until the end of your next turn."

What is the current price of Cleon, Merry Champion? Pricing

The current market price for Cleon, Merry Champion is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Cleon, Merry Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Cleon, Merry Champion 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 Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cleon, Merry Champion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cleon, Merry Champion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cleon, Merry Champion 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 Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cleon, Merry Champion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Cleon, Merry Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Cleon, Merry Champion 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 Cleon, Merry Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cleon, Merry Champion 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 Cleon, Merry Champion from? Details

This printing of Cleon, Merry Champion is from J25 (J25), with collector number 47.

Cleon, Merry Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cleon, Merry Champion's rarity? Details

Cleon, Merry Champion is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Cleon, Merry Champion? Details

Cleon, Merry Champion was illustrated by Mebaru.

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

What is Cleon, Merry Champion's power and toughness? Details

Cleon, Merry Champion 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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