Quick Answer

Coal Stoker is a common Creature — Elemental from DDK (DDK) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Coal Stoker MTG card

Coal Stoker

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, add {R}{R}{R}.

"The day is mine! I sent three such creatures against my foe, then watched as my magefire popped her soldiers like overripe spleenfruits." —Dobruk the Unstable, pyromancer

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 DDK DDK 🎨 Mark Zug

Market Prices

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€0.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal Stoker? Basics

Coal Stoker is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, add {R}{R}{R}."

How much mana does Coal Stoker cost to cast? Basics

Coal Stoker 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.

Coal Stoker'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.

Coal Stoker 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.

Coal Stoker's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, add {R}{R}{R}."

What is the current price of Coal Stoker? Pricing

The current market price for Coal Stoker is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Coal Stoker? Pricing

You can purchase Coal Stoker 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 Coal Stoker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Coal Stoker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Coal Stoker legal in Modern? Legality

Coal Stoker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Coal Stoker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Coal Stoker 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 Coal Stoker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Coal Stoker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Coal Stoker legal in Legacy? Legality

Coal Stoker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Coal Stoker legal in Vintage? Legality

Coal Stoker 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 Coal Stoker legal in Pauper? Legality

Coal Stoker 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 Coal Stoker from? Details

This printing of Coal Stoker is from DDK (DDK), with collector number 49.

Coal Stoker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Coal Stoker's rarity? Details

Coal Stoker is a common card in DDK.

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

Who illustrated Coal Stoker? Details

Coal Stoker was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Coal Stoker's power and toughness? Details

Coal Stoker is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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