Quick Answer

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is a mythic Legendary Creature — Beholder from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{B}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant MTG card

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant

Legendary Creature — Beholder

Card Text

Whenever you attack a player, tap target creature that player controls and goad it. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever an opponent attacks another one of your opponents, you and the attacking player each draw a card and lose 1 life.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Jason A. Engle
Goad

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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant? Basics

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is a Legendary Creature — Beholder card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you attack a player, tap target creature that player controls and goad it. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever an opponent attacks another one of your opponents, you and the attacking player each draw a card and lose 1 life."

How much mana does Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant cost to cast? Basics

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's mana cost of {3}{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.

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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.

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's current oracle text is: "Whenever you attack a player, tap target creature that player controls and goad it. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever an opponent attacks another one of your opponents, you and the attacking player each draw a card and lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant? Pricing

Price data for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant? Pricing

You can purchase Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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 Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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 Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Legacy? Legality

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Vintage? Legality

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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 Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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 Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant from? Details

This printing of Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 49.

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's rarity? Details

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant is a mythic card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant? Details

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

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

What is Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's power and toughness? Details

Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant 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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