Quick Answer

Crowd of Cinders is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from DPA (DPA) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crowd of Cinders MTG card

Crowd of Cinders

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Crowd of Cinders's power and toughness are each equal to the number of black permanents you control.

They envy the life-giving heat so much that they tear it from those who still possess it.

Card Stats

*/* uncommon CMC: 4.0 DPA DPA 🎨 Carl Frank
Fear

Market Prices

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$0.26
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.26
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crowd of Cinders? Basics

Crowd of Cinders is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Crowd of Cinders's power and toughness are each equal to the number of black permanents you control."

How much mana does Crowd of Cinders cost to cast? Basics

Crowd of Cinders has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Crowd of Cinders's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Crowd of Cinders 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.

Crowd of Cinders's current oracle text is: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Crowd of Cinders's power and toughness are each equal to the number of black permanents you control."

What is the current price of Crowd of Cinders? Pricing

The current market price for Crowd of Cinders is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Crowd of Cinders? Pricing

You can purchase Crowd of Cinders 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 Crowd of Cinders legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crowd of Cinders in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crowd of Cinders legal in Modern? Legality

Crowd of Cinders is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crowd of Cinders legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crowd of Cinders 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 Crowd of Cinders legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crowd of Cinders in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crowd of Cinders legal in Legacy? Legality

Crowd of Cinders is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crowd of Cinders legal in Vintage? Legality

Crowd of Cinders 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 Crowd of Cinders legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crowd of Cinders 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 Crowd of Cinders from? Details

This printing of Crowd of Cinders is from DPA (DPA), with collector number 21.

Crowd of Cinders may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crowd of Cinders's rarity? Details

Crowd of Cinders is a uncommon card in DPA.

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

Who illustrated Crowd of Cinders? Details

Crowd of Cinders was illustrated by Carl Frank.

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

What is Crowd of Cinders's power and toughness? Details

Crowd of Cinders is a */* creature.

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

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