Quick Answer

Karn, Living Legacy is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Karn from DMU (DMU) costing {4}. Current price: $1.01 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Karn, Living Legacy MTG card

Karn, Living Legacy

Legendary Planeswalker — Karn

Card Text

[+1]: Create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") [−1]: Pay any amount of mana. Look at that many cards from the top of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−7]: You get an emblem with "Tap an untapped artifact you control: This emblem deals 1 damage to any target."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Chris Rahn

Market Prices

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$1.01
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TCGPlayer
$1.23
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$1.79
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$1.99
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€1.48
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€1.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karn, Living Legacy? Basics

Karn, Living Legacy is a Legendary Planeswalker — Karn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") [−1]: Pay any amount of mana. Look at that many cards from the top of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−7]: You get an emblem with "Tap an untapped artifact you control: This emblem deals 1 damage to any target.""

How much mana does Karn, Living Legacy cost to cast? Basics

Karn, Living Legacy has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Karn, Living Legacy's mana cost of {4} 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.

Karn, Living Legacy has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Karn, Living Legacy's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") [−1]: Pay any amount of mana. Look at that many cards from the top of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−7]: You get an emblem with "Tap an untapped artifact you control: This emblem deals 1 damage to any target.""

What is the current price of Karn, Living Legacy? Pricing

The current market price for Karn, Living Legacy is approximately $1.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Karn, Living Legacy? Pricing

You can purchase Karn, Living Legacy 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.

Karn, Living Legacy normal: $1.01 | foil: $1.23

Is Karn, Living Legacy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Living Legacy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karn, Living Legacy legal in Modern? Legality

Karn, Living Legacy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Karn, Living Legacy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karn, Living Legacy 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 Karn, Living Legacy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Karn, Living Legacy is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Karn, Living Legacy legal in Legacy? Legality

Karn, Living Legacy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karn, Living Legacy legal in Vintage? Legality

Karn, Living Legacy 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 Karn, Living Legacy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Living Legacy 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 Karn, Living Legacy from? Details

This printing of Karn, Living Legacy is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 1.

Karn, Living Legacy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karn, Living Legacy's rarity? Details

Karn, Living Legacy is a mythic card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Karn, Living Legacy? Details

Karn, Living Legacy was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Karn, Living Legacy's starting loyalty? Details

Karn, Living Legacy enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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