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Ebon Praetor is a rare Creature — Avatar Praetor from FEM (FEM) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.91 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ebon Praetor MTG card

Ebon Praetor

Creature — Avatar Praetor

Card Text

First strike, trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -2/-2 counter on this creature. Sacrifice a creature: Remove a -2/-2 counter from this creature. If the sacrificed creature was a Thrull, put a +1/+0 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 FEM FEM 🎨 Randy Asplund-Faith
First strike Trample

Market Prices

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€1.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ebon Praetor? Basics

Ebon Praetor is a Creature — Avatar Praetor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -2/-2 counter on this creature. Sacrifice a creature: Remove a -2/-2 counter from this creature. If the sacrificed creature was a Thrull, put a +1/+0 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn."

How much mana does Ebon Praetor cost to cast? Basics

Ebon Praetor has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Ebon Praetor's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Ebon Praetor has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Ebon Praetor's current oracle text is: "First strike, trample At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -2/-2 counter on this creature. Sacrifice a creature: Remove a -2/-2 counter from this creature. If the sacrificed creature was a Thrull, put a +1/+0 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn."

What is the current price of Ebon Praetor? Pricing

The current market price for Ebon Praetor is approximately $0.91 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Ebon Praetor? Pricing

You can purchase Ebon Praetor 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 Ebon Praetor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ebon Praetor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ebon Praetor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ebon Praetor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ebon Praetor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ebon Praetor 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 Ebon Praetor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ebon Praetor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ebon Praetor legal in Legacy? Legality

Ebon Praetor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ebon Praetor legal in Vintage? Legality

Ebon Praetor 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 Ebon Praetor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ebon Praetor 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 Ebon Praetor from? Details

This printing of Ebon Praetor is from FEM (FEM), with collector number 37.

Ebon Praetor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ebon Praetor's rarity? Details

Ebon Praetor is a rare card in FEM.

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

Who illustrated Ebon Praetor? Details

Ebon Praetor was illustrated by Randy Asplund-Faith.

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

What is Ebon Praetor's power and toughness? Details

Ebon Praetor is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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