Quick Answer

Karmic Guide is a rare Creature — Angel Spirit from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $3.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Karmic Guide MTG card

Karmic Guide

Creature — Angel Spirit

Card Text

Flying, protection from black Echo {3}{W}{W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 5.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Allen Williams
Echo Flying Protection

Market Prices

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$3.49
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$1.49
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€0.60
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€0.40
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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
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karmic Guide? Basics

Karmic Guide is a Creature — Angel Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, protection from black Echo {3}{W}{W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Karmic Guide cost to cast? Basics

Karmic Guide has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Karmic Guide's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Karmic Guide 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.

Karmic Guide's current oracle text is: "Flying, protection from black Echo {3}{W}{W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Karmic Guide? Pricing

The current market price for Karmic Guide is approximately $3.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.6 EUR.

Where can I buy Karmic Guide? Pricing

You can purchase Karmic Guide 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 Karmic Guide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karmic Guide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karmic Guide legal in Modern? Legality

Karmic Guide is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Karmic Guide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karmic Guide 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 Karmic Guide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Karmic Guide in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Karmic Guide legal in Legacy? Legality

Karmic Guide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karmic Guide legal in Vintage? Legality

Karmic Guide 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 Karmic Guide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Karmic Guide 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 Karmic Guide from? Details

This printing of Karmic Guide is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 68.

Karmic Guide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karmic Guide's rarity? Details

Karmic Guide is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Karmic Guide? Details

Karmic Guide was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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

What is Karmic Guide's power and toughness? Details

Karmic Guide is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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