Quick Answer

Karador, Ghost Chieftain is a mythic Legendary Creature — Centaur Spirit from 2X2 (2X2) costing {5}{W}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain MTG card

Karador, Ghost Chieftain

Legendary Creature — Centaur Spirit

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature card in your graveyard. Once during each of your turns, you may cast a creature spell from your graveyard.

"Death tried to uncrown me. But now I return, king of a greater realm."

Card Stats

3/4 mythic CMC: 8.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Todd Lockwood

Market Prices

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$0.27
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TCGPlayer
$0.65
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.52
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€0.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karador, Ghost Chieftain? Basics

Karador, Ghost Chieftain is a Legendary Creature — Centaur Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature card in your graveyard. Once during each of your turns, you may cast a creature spell from your graveyard."

How much mana does Karador, Ghost Chieftain cost to cast? Basics

Karador, Ghost Chieftain has a mana cost of {5}{W}{B}{G}, which equals 8.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain's mana cost of {5}{W}{B}{G} 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.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain has a mana value of 8.0. 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.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature card in your graveyard. Once during each of your turns, you may cast a creature spell from your graveyard."

What is the current price of Karador, Ghost Chieftain? Pricing

The current market price for Karador, Ghost Chieftain is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Karador, Ghost Chieftain? Pricing

You can purchase Karador, Ghost Chieftain 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.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain normal: $0.27 | foil: $0.65

Is Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karador, Ghost Chieftain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Karador, Ghost Chieftain in Modern is not available.

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

Is Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karador, Ghost Chieftain 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 Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Karador, Ghost Chieftain in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Legacy? Legality

Karador, Ghost Chieftain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Vintage? Legality

Karador, Ghost Chieftain 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 Karador, Ghost Chieftain legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Karador, Ghost Chieftain 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 Karador, Ghost Chieftain from? Details

This printing of Karador, Ghost Chieftain is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 238.

Karador, Ghost Chieftain may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karador, Ghost Chieftain's rarity? Details

Karador, Ghost Chieftain is a mythic card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Karador, Ghost Chieftain? Details

Karador, Ghost Chieftain was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

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

What is Karador, Ghost Chieftain's power and toughness? Details

Karador, Ghost Chieftain is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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