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Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth from PRM (PRM) costing {2}{W}{W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis MTG card

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis

Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth

Card Text

[−1]: Up to two target creatures you control each get +2/+1 until end of turn. [−2]: Create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens. [−3]: You gain 5 life. Escape—{4}{W}{W}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 mythic CMC: 4.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Chuck Lukacs
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis? Basics

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is a Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[−1]: Up to two target creatures you control each get +2/+1 until end of turn. [−2]: Create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens. [−3]: You gain 5 life. Escape—{4}{W}{W}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)"

How much mana does Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis cost to cast? Basics

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis's mana cost of {2}{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.

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis 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.

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis's current oracle text is: "[−1]: Up to two target creatures you control each get +2/+1 until end of turn. [−2]: Create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens. [−3]: You gain 5 life. Escape—{4}{W}{W}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)"

What is the current price of Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis? Pricing

Price data for Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis? Pricing

You can purchase Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis 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 Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis in Standard is not available.

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

Is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Modern? Legality

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis 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 Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Legacy? Legality

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Vintage? Legality

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis 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 Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis 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 Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis from? Details

This printing of Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 79845.

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis's rarity? Details

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis is a mythic card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis? Details

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis was illustrated by Chuck Lukacs.

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

What is Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis's starting loyalty? Details

Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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