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Historian of Zhalfir is a uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from M21 (M21) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Historian of Zhalfir MTG card

Historian of Zhalfir

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, if you control a Teferi planeswalker, draw a card.

"Come and listen. I'll tell you the story of a nation lost to time, and of the man who caused it."

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 M21 M21 🎨 Denman Rooke

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.35
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Historian of Zhalfir? Basics

Historian of Zhalfir is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, if you control a Teferi planeswalker, draw a card."

How much mana does Historian of Zhalfir cost to cast? Basics

Historian of Zhalfir has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Historian of Zhalfir's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Historian of Zhalfir has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Historian of Zhalfir's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, if you control a Teferi planeswalker, draw a card."

What is the current price of Historian of Zhalfir? Pricing

The current market price for Historian of Zhalfir is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Historian of Zhalfir? Pricing

You can purchase Historian of Zhalfir 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 Historian of Zhalfir legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Historian of Zhalfir in Standard is not available.

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

Is Historian of Zhalfir legal in Modern? Legality

Historian of Zhalfir is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Historian of Zhalfir legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Historian of Zhalfir 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 Historian of Zhalfir legal in Pioneer? Legality

Historian of Zhalfir is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Historian of Zhalfir legal in Legacy? Legality

Historian of Zhalfir is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Historian of Zhalfir legal in Vintage? Legality

Historian of Zhalfir 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 Historian of Zhalfir legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Historian of Zhalfir 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 Historian of Zhalfir from? Details

This printing of Historian of Zhalfir is from M21 (M21), with collector number 325.

Historian of Zhalfir may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Historian of Zhalfir's rarity? Details

Historian of Zhalfir is a uncommon card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Historian of Zhalfir? Details

Historian of Zhalfir was illustrated by Denman Rooke.

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

What is Historian of Zhalfir's power and toughness? Details

Historian of Zhalfir is a 3/3 creature.

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

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