Quick Answer

Crimson Mage is a common Creature — Human Shaman from A25 (A25) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crimson Mage MTG card

Crimson Mage

Creature — Human Shaman

Card Text

{R}: Target creature you control gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and {T} this turn.)

"We wield the fires of rage. War is our blood and destruction our birthright." —Crimson creed

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 A25 A25 🎨 Izzy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.53
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
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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
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimson Mage? Basics

Crimson Mage is a Creature — Human Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}: Target creature you control gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and {T} this turn.)"

How much mana does Crimson Mage cost to cast? Basics

Crimson Mage 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.

Crimson Mage'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.

Crimson Mage 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.

Crimson Mage's current oracle text is: "{R}: Target creature you control gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and {T} this turn.)"

What is the current price of Crimson Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Crimson Mage is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.53 USD.

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

Where can I buy Crimson Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Crimson Mage 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.

Crimson Mage normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.53

Is Crimson Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crimson Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Crimson Mage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crimson Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crimson Mage 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 Crimson Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Mage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crimson Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Crimson Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crimson Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Crimson Mage 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 Crimson Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Crimson Mage 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 Crimson Mage from? Details

This printing of Crimson Mage is from A25 (A25), with collector number 127.

Crimson Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crimson Mage's rarity? Details

Crimson Mage is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Crimson Mage? Details

Crimson Mage was illustrated by Izzy.

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

What is Crimson Mage's power and toughness? Details

Crimson Mage is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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