Quick Answer

Karfell Harbinger is a common Creature — Zombie Wizard from KHM (KHM) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Karfell Harbinger MTG card

Karfell Harbinger

Creature — Zombie Wizard

Card Text

{T}: Add {U}. Spend this mana only to foretell a card from your hand or cast an instant or sorcery spell.

"This is a realm of the living. King Narfi's legion is coming to change that."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 KHM KHM 🎨 Josh Hass

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karfell Harbinger? Basics

Karfell Harbinger is a Creature — Zombie Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {U}. Spend this mana only to foretell a card from your hand or cast an instant or sorcery spell."

How much mana does Karfell Harbinger cost to cast? Basics

Karfell Harbinger has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Karfell Harbinger's mana cost of {1}{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.

Karfell Harbinger has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Karfell Harbinger's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {U}. Spend this mana only to foretell a card from your hand or cast an instant or sorcery spell."

What is the current price of Karfell Harbinger? Pricing

The current market price for Karfell Harbinger is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Karfell Harbinger? Pricing

You can purchase Karfell Harbinger 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.

Karfell Harbinger normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.11

Is Karfell Harbinger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karfell Harbinger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karfell Harbinger legal in Modern? Legality

Karfell Harbinger is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Karfell Harbinger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karfell Harbinger 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 Karfell Harbinger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Karfell Harbinger is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Karfell Harbinger legal in Legacy? Legality

Karfell Harbinger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karfell Harbinger legal in Vintage? Legality

Karfell Harbinger 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 Karfell Harbinger legal in Pauper? Legality

Karfell Harbinger is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Karfell Harbinger from? Details

This printing of Karfell Harbinger is from KHM (KHM), with collector number 65.

Karfell Harbinger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karfell Harbinger's rarity? Details

Karfell Harbinger is a common card in KHM.

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

Who illustrated Karfell Harbinger? Details

Karfell Harbinger was illustrated by Josh Hass.

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

What is Karfell Harbinger's power and toughness? Details

Karfell Harbinger is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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