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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is a mythic Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor from IMA (IMA) costing {5}{W}{W}. Current price: $16.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite MTG card

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Card Text

Vigilance Other creatures you control get +2/+2. Creatures your opponents control get -2/-2.

"The Gitaxians whisper among themselves of other worlds. If they exist, we must bring Phyrexia's magnificence to them."

Card Stats

4/7 mythic CMC: 7.0 IMA IMA 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$16.19
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TCGPlayer
$44.01
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Card Kingdom
$23.99
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$37.99
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Cardmarket
€14.07
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Cardmarket
€21.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite? Basics

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is a Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Other creatures you control get +2/+2. Creatures your opponents control get -2/-2."

How much mana does Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite cost to cast? Basics

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite has a mana cost of {5}{W}{W}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's mana cost of {5}{W}{W} 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.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Other creatures you control get +2/+2. Creatures your opponents control get -2/-2."

What is the current price of Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite? Pricing

The current market price for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is approximately $16.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $44.01 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €14.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite? Pricing

You can purchase Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 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.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite normal: $16.19 | foil: $44.01

Is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Modern? Legality

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 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 Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Legacy? Legality

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Vintage? Legality

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 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 Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 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 Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite from? Details

This printing of Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is from IMA (IMA), with collector number 18.

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's rarity? Details

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is a mythic card in IMA.

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

Who illustrated Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite? Details

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's power and toughness? Details

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite is a 4/7 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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