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Enlightened Ascetic is a common Creature — Cat Monk from ORI (ORI) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Enlightened Ascetic MTG card

Enlightened Ascetic

Creature — Cat Monk

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may destroy target enchantment.

"I do not reject the gods. I reject their authority, their pettiness, and their arrogance."

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 ORI ORI 🎨 James Zapata

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Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$1.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enlightened Ascetic? Basics

Enlightened Ascetic is a Creature — Cat Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may destroy target enchantment."

How much mana does Enlightened Ascetic cost to cast? Basics

Enlightened Ascetic has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Enlightened Ascetic's mana cost of {1}{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.

Enlightened Ascetic 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.

Enlightened Ascetic's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may destroy target enchantment."

What is the current price of Enlightened Ascetic? Pricing

The current market price for Enlightened Ascetic is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Enlightened Ascetic? Pricing

You can purchase Enlightened Ascetic 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.

Enlightened Ascetic normal: $0.08 | foil: $1.05

Is Enlightened Ascetic legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Enlightened Ascetic in Standard is not available.

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

Is Enlightened Ascetic legal in Modern? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Enlightened Ascetic legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic 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 Enlightened Ascetic legal in Pioneer? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Enlightened Ascetic legal in Legacy? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Enlightened Ascetic legal in Vintage? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic 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 Enlightened Ascetic legal in Pauper? Legality

Enlightened Ascetic 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 Enlightened Ascetic from? Details

This printing of Enlightened Ascetic is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 12.

Enlightened Ascetic may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Enlightened Ascetic's rarity? Details

Enlightened Ascetic is a common card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Enlightened Ascetic? Details

Enlightened Ascetic was illustrated by James Zapata.

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

What is Enlightened Ascetic's power and toughness? Details

Enlightened Ascetic is a 1/1 creature.

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

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