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Ith, High Arcanist is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from PLST (PLST) costing {5}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ith, High Arcanist MTG card

Ith, High Arcanist

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Vigilance {T}: Untap target attacking creature. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by that creature this turn. Suspend 4—{W}{U}

Card Stats

3/5 rare CMC: 7.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Suspend Vigilance

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€0.27
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ith, High Arcanist? Basics

Ith, High Arcanist is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance {T}: Untap target attacking creature. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by that creature this turn. Suspend 4—{W}{U}"

How much mana does Ith, High Arcanist cost to cast? Basics

Ith, High Arcanist has a mana cost of {5}{W}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Ith, High Arcanist's mana cost of {5}{W}{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.

Ith, High Arcanist 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.

Ith, High Arcanist's current oracle text is: "Vigilance {T}: Untap target attacking creature. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by that creature this turn. Suspend 4—{W}{U}"

What is the current price of Ith, High Arcanist? Pricing

The current market price for Ith, High Arcanist is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Ith, High Arcanist? Pricing

You can purchase Ith, High Arcanist 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 Ith, High Arcanist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ith, High Arcanist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ith, High Arcanist legal in Modern? Legality

Ith, High Arcanist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ith, High Arcanist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ith, High Arcanist 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 Ith, High Arcanist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ith, High Arcanist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ith, High Arcanist legal in Legacy? Legality

Ith, High Arcanist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ith, High Arcanist legal in Vintage? Legality

Ith, High Arcanist 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 Ith, High Arcanist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ith, High Arcanist 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 Ith, High Arcanist from? Details

This printing of Ith, High Arcanist is from PLST (PLST), with collector number TSP-241.

Ith, High Arcanist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ith, High Arcanist's rarity? Details

Ith, High Arcanist is a rare card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Ith, High Arcanist? Details

Ith, High Arcanist was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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

What is Ith, High Arcanist's power and toughness? Details

Ith, High Arcanist is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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