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Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from C17 (C17) costing {2}{U}{B}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist MTG card

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Eminence — Whenever another nontoken Wizard you control enters, if Inalla is in the command zone or on the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, create a token that's a copy of that Wizard. The token gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. Tap five untapped Wizards you control: Target player loses 7 life.

Card Stats

4/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 C17 C17 🎨 Yongjae Choi
Eminence

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Restricted
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist? Basics

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Eminence — Whenever another nontoken Wizard you control enters, if Inalla is in the command zone or on the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, create a token that's a copy of that Wizard. The token gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. Tap five untapped Wizards you control: Target player loses 7 life."

How much mana does Inalla, Archmage Ritualist cost to cast? Basics

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, 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.

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist's mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{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.

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist 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.

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist's current oracle text is: "Eminence — Whenever another nontoken Wizard you control enters, if Inalla is in the command zone or on the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, create a token that's a copy of that Wizard. The token gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step. Tap five untapped Wizards you control: Target player loses 7 life."

What is the current price of Inalla, Archmage Ritualist? Pricing

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Where can I buy Inalla, Archmage Ritualist? Pricing

You can purchase Inalla, Archmage Ritualist 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 Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Inalla, Archmage Ritualist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Inalla, Archmage Ritualist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist 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 Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Inalla, Archmage Ritualist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Legacy? Legality

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Vintage? Legality

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist 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 Inalla, Archmage Ritualist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Inalla, Archmage Ritualist 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 Inalla, Archmage Ritualist from? Details

This printing of Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is from C17 (C17), with collector number 38.

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist's rarity? Details

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is a mythic card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Inalla, Archmage Ritualist? Details

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

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

What is Inalla, Archmage Ritualist's power and toughness? Details

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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