Quick Answer

Coalborn Entity is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from J22 (J22) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Coalborn Entity MTG card

Coalborn Entity

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

{2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature token, player, or planeswalker.

The blacksmith forgot to feed the forge, so the forge fed itself.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 J22 J22 🎨 Liiga Smilshkalne

Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coalborn Entity? Basics

Coalborn Entity is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature token, player, or planeswalker."

How much mana does Coalborn Entity cost to cast? Basics

Coalborn Entity has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Coalborn Entity's mana cost of {4}{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.

Coalborn Entity has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Coalborn Entity's current oracle text is: "{2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature token, player, or planeswalker."

What is the current price of Coalborn Entity? Pricing

The current market price for Coalborn Entity is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Coalborn Entity? Pricing

You can purchase Coalborn Entity 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 Coalborn Entity legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Coalborn Entity in Standard is not available.

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

Is Coalborn Entity legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Coalborn Entity in Modern is not available.

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

Is Coalborn Entity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Coalborn Entity 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 Coalborn Entity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Coalborn Entity in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Coalborn Entity legal in Legacy? Legality

Coalborn Entity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Coalborn Entity legal in Vintage? Legality

Coalborn Entity 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 Coalborn Entity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Coalborn Entity 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 Coalborn Entity from? Details

This printing of Coalborn Entity is from J22 (J22), with collector number 32.

Coalborn Entity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Coalborn Entity's rarity? Details

Coalborn Entity is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Coalborn Entity? Details

Coalborn Entity was illustrated by Liiga Smilshkalne.

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

What is Coalborn Entity's power and toughness? Details

Coalborn Entity is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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