Quick Answer

Gideon Jura is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon from CMM (CMM) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gideon Jura MTG card

Gideon Jura

Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon

Card Text

[+2]: During target opponent's next turn, creatures that player controls attack Gideon Jura if able. [−2]: Destroy target tapped creature. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon Jura becomes a 6/6 Human Soldier creature that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 6 mythic CMC: 5.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Aleksi Briclot

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.99
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€0.15
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€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gideon Jura? Basics

Gideon Jura is a Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+2]: During target opponent's next turn, creatures that player controls attack Gideon Jura if able. [−2]: Destroy target tapped creature. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon Jura becomes a 6/6 Human Soldier creature that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn."

How much mana does Gideon Jura cost to cast? Basics

Gideon Jura has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Gideon Jura's mana cost of {3}{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.

Gideon Jura has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Gideon Jura's current oracle text is: "[+2]: During target opponent's next turn, creatures that player controls attack Gideon Jura if able. [−2]: Destroy target tapped creature. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon Jura becomes a 6/6 Human Soldier creature that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn."

What is the current price of Gideon Jura? Pricing

The current market price for Gideon Jura is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Gideon Jura? Pricing

You can purchase Gideon Jura 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 Gideon Jura legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon Jura in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gideon Jura legal in Modern? Legality

Gideon Jura is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gideon Jura legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gideon Jura 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 Gideon Jura legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon Jura in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gideon Jura legal in Legacy? Legality

Gideon Jura is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gideon Jura legal in Vintage? Legality

Gideon Jura 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 Gideon Jura legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon Jura 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 Gideon Jura from? Details

This printing of Gideon Jura is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 822.

Gideon Jura may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gideon Jura's rarity? Details

Gideon Jura is a mythic card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Gideon Jura? Details

Gideon Jura was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

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

What is Gideon Jura's starting loyalty? Details

Gideon Jura enters the battlefield with 6 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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