Quick Answer

Ethercaste Knight is a common Artifact Creature — Human Knight from ARB (ARB) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ethercaste Knight MTG card

Ethercaste Knight

Artifact Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

"We coat ourselves in steel every day. What is etherium but the next logical step?"

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Steven Belledin
Exalted

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.82
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethercaste Knight? Basics

Ethercaste Knight is a Artifact Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Ethercaste Knight cost to cast? Basics

Ethercaste Knight has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Ethercaste Knight's mana cost of {W}{U} 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.

Ethercaste Knight 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.

Ethercaste Knight's current oracle text is: "Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Ethercaste Knight? Pricing

The current market price for Ethercaste Knight is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Ethercaste Knight? Pricing

You can purchase Ethercaste Knight 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.

Ethercaste Knight normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.82

Is Ethercaste Knight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ethercaste Knight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ethercaste Knight legal in Modern? Legality

Ethercaste Knight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ethercaste Knight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ethercaste Knight 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 Ethercaste Knight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ethercaste Knight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ethercaste Knight legal in Legacy? Legality

Ethercaste Knight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ethercaste Knight legal in Vintage? Legality

Ethercaste Knight 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 Ethercaste Knight legal in Pauper? Legality

Ethercaste Knight 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 Ethercaste Knight from? Details

This printing of Ethercaste Knight is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 3.

Ethercaste Knight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ethercaste Knight's rarity? Details

Ethercaste Knight is a common card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Ethercaste Knight? Details

Ethercaste Knight was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Ethercaste Knight's power and toughness? Details

Ethercaste Knight is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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