Quick Answer

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Pirate from AER (AER) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider MTG card

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

Legendary Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

First strike, menace Whenever Kari Zev attacks, create Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 red Monkey creature token. Ragavan enters tapped and attacking. Exile that token at end of combat.

Aboard her ship, the *Dragon's Smile*, Kari follows no one's rules but her own.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 AER AER 🎨 Brad Rigney
First strike Menace

Market Prices

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$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.27
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€1.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider? Basics

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is a Legendary Creature — Human Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, menace Whenever Kari Zev attacks, create Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 red Monkey creature token. Ragavan enters tapped and attacking. Exile that token at end of combat."

How much mana does Kari Zev, Skyship Raider cost to cast? Basics

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's mana cost of {1}{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.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's current oracle text is: "First strike, menace Whenever Kari Zev attacks, create Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 red Monkey creature token. Ragavan enters tapped and attacking. Exile that token at end of combat."

What is the current price of Kari Zev, Skyship Raider? Pricing

The current market price for Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

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

Where can I buy Kari Zev, Skyship Raider? Pricing

You can purchase Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.4

Is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kari Zev, Skyship Raider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Modern? Legality

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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 Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Legacy? Legality

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Vintage? Legality

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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 Kari Zev, Skyship Raider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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 Kari Zev, Skyship Raider from? Details

This printing of Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is from AER (AER), with collector number 87.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's rarity? Details

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider is a rare card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Kari Zev, Skyship Raider? Details

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider was illustrated by Brad Rigney.

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

What is Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's power and toughness? Details

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider 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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