Quick Answer

Isareth the Awakener is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from CMM (CMM) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Isareth the Awakener MTG card

Isareth the Awakener

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Deathtouch Whenever Isareth attacks, you may pay {X}. When you do, return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield with a corpse counter on it. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Jason Rainville
Deathtouch

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$0.09
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.14
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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isareth the Awakener? Basics

Isareth the Awakener is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch Whenever Isareth attacks, you may pay {X}. When you do, return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield with a corpse counter on it. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else."

How much mana does Isareth the Awakener cost to cast? Basics

Isareth the Awakener has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Isareth the Awakener's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Isareth the Awakener has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Isareth the Awakener's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch Whenever Isareth attacks, you may pay {X}. When you do, return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield with a corpse counter on it. If that creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else."

What is the current price of Isareth the Awakener? Pricing

The current market price for Isareth the Awakener is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Isareth the Awakener? Pricing

You can purchase Isareth the Awakener 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.

Isareth the Awakener normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.14

Is Isareth the Awakener legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Isareth the Awakener in Standard is not available.

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

Is Isareth the Awakener legal in Modern? Legality

Isareth the Awakener is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Isareth the Awakener legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Isareth the Awakener 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 Isareth the Awakener legal in Pioneer? Legality

Isareth the Awakener is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Isareth the Awakener legal in Legacy? Legality

Isareth the Awakener is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Isareth the Awakener legal in Vintage? Legality

Isareth the Awakener 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 Isareth the Awakener legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Isareth the Awakener 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 Isareth the Awakener from? Details

This printing of Isareth the Awakener is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 168.

Isareth the Awakener may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Isareth the Awakener's rarity? Details

Isareth the Awakener is a uncommon card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Isareth the Awakener? Details

Isareth the Awakener 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 Isareth the Awakener's power and toughness? Details

Isareth the Awakener 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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