Quick Answer

Ghitu Embercoiler is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from YDMU (YDMU) costing {1}{R}.

Ghitu Embercoiler MTG card

Ghitu Embercoiler

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Prowess At the beginning of your first main phase, you may discard a card. If you do, seek a card with greater mana value and exile it. Until the end of your next turn, you may play the exiled card.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YDMU YDMU 🎨 Jason Rainville
Prowess Seek

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghitu Embercoiler? Basics

Ghitu Embercoiler is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prowess At the beginning of your first main phase, you may discard a card. If you do, seek a card with greater mana value and exile it. Until the end of your next turn, you may play the exiled card."

How much mana does Ghitu Embercoiler cost to cast? Basics

Ghitu Embercoiler has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Ghitu Embercoiler's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Ghitu Embercoiler 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.

Ghitu Embercoiler's current oracle text is: "Prowess At the beginning of your first main phase, you may discard a card. If you do, seek a card with greater mana value and exile it. Until the end of your next turn, you may play the exiled card."

What is the current price of Ghitu Embercoiler? Pricing

Price data for Ghitu Embercoiler is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ghitu Embercoiler? Pricing

You can purchase Ghitu Embercoiler 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 Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler in Vintage is not available.

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 Ghitu Embercoiler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghitu Embercoiler 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 Ghitu Embercoiler from? Details

This printing of Ghitu Embercoiler is from YDMU (YDMU), with collector number 12.

Ghitu Embercoiler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghitu Embercoiler's rarity? Details

Ghitu Embercoiler is a rare card in YDMU.

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

Who illustrated Ghitu Embercoiler? Details

Ghitu Embercoiler was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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

What is Ghitu Embercoiler's power and toughness? Details

Ghitu Embercoiler is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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