Quick Answer

Isu the Abominable is a mythic Legendary Snow Creature — Yeti from J22 (J22) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $1.76 USD. Legal in Commander.

Isu the Abominable MTG card

Isu the Abominable

Legendary Snow Creature — Yeti

Card Text

You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play snow lands and cast snow spells from the top of your library. Whenever another snow permanent you control enters, you may pay {G}, {W}, or {U}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Isu.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 J22 J22 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez

Market Prices

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$1.76
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$2.29
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€1.31
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€1.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isu the Abominable? Basics

Isu the Abominable is a Legendary Snow Creature — Yeti card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play snow lands and cast snow spells from the top of your library. Whenever another snow permanent you control enters, you may pay {G}, {W}, or {U}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Isu."

How much mana does Isu the Abominable cost to cast? Basics

Isu the Abominable has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Isu the Abominable's mana cost of {3}{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.

Isu the Abominable 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.

Isu the Abominable's current oracle text is: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play snow lands and cast snow spells from the top of your library. Whenever another snow permanent you control enters, you may pay {G}, {W}, or {U}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Isu."

What is the current price of Isu the Abominable? Pricing

The current market price for Isu the Abominable is approximately $1.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Isu the Abominable? Pricing

You can purchase Isu the Abominable 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 Isu the Abominable legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Isu the Abominable in Standard is not available.

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

Is Isu the Abominable legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Isu the Abominable in Modern is not available.

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

Is Isu the Abominable legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Isu the Abominable 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 Isu the Abominable legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Isu the Abominable in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Isu the Abominable legal in Legacy? Legality

Isu the Abominable is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Isu the Abominable legal in Vintage? Legality

Isu the Abominable 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 Isu the Abominable legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Isu the Abominable 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 Isu the Abominable from? Details

This printing of Isu the Abominable is from J22 (J22), with collector number 12.

Isu the Abominable may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Isu the Abominable's rarity? Details

Isu the Abominable is a mythic card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Isu the Abominable? Details

Isu the Abominable was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

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

What is Isu the Abominable's power and toughness? Details

Isu the Abominable is a 5/5 creature.

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

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