Quick Answer

Herald of Leshrac is a rare Creature — Avatar from CSP (CSP) costing {6}{B}. Current price: $5.84 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Herald of Leshrac MTG card

Herald of Leshrac

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

Flying Cumulative upkeep—Gain control of a land you don't control. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature gets +1/+1 for each land you control but don't own. When this creature leaves the battlefield, each player gains control of each land they own that you control.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 7.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli
Cumulative upkeep Flying

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€1.39
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herald of Leshrac? Basics

Herald of Leshrac is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Cumulative upkeep—Gain control of a land you don't control. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature gets +1/+1 for each land you control but don't own. When this creature leaves the battlefield, each player gains control of each land they own that you control."

How much mana does Herald of Leshrac cost to cast? Basics

Herald of Leshrac has a mana cost of {6}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Herald of Leshrac's mana cost of {6}{B} 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.

Herald of Leshrac has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Herald of Leshrac's current oracle text is: "Flying Cumulative upkeep—Gain control of a land you don't control. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature gets +1/+1 for each land you control but don't own. When this creature leaves the battlefield, each player gains control of each land they own that you control."

What is the current price of Herald of Leshrac? Pricing

The current market price for Herald of Leshrac is approximately $5.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Herald of Leshrac? Pricing

You can purchase Herald of Leshrac 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.

Herald of Leshrac normal: $5.84 | foil: $17.16

Is Herald of Leshrac legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Leshrac in Standard is not available.

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

Is Herald of Leshrac legal in Modern? Legality

Herald of Leshrac is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Herald of Leshrac legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Herald of Leshrac 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 Herald of Leshrac legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Leshrac in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Herald of Leshrac legal in Legacy? Legality

Herald of Leshrac is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Herald of Leshrac legal in Vintage? Legality

Herald of Leshrac 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 Herald of Leshrac legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Leshrac 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 Herald of Leshrac from? Details

This printing of Herald of Leshrac is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 62.

Herald of Leshrac may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Herald of Leshrac's rarity? Details

Herald of Leshrac is a rare card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Herald of Leshrac? Details

Herald of Leshrac was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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

What is Herald of Leshrac's power and toughness? Details

Herald of Leshrac is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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