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Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Kaya from MED (MED) costing {1}{W}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper MTG card

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaya

Card Text

[+1]: Exile up to two target cards from a single graveyard. You gain 2 life if at least one creature card was exiled this way. [−1]: Exile target nonland permanent with mana value 1 or less. [−5]: Kaya deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards that player owns in exile and you gain that much life.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 3 mythic CMC: 3.0 MED MED 🎨 Chris Rallis

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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper? Basics

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is a Legendary Planeswalker — Kaya card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Exile up to two target cards from a single graveyard. You gain 2 life if at least one creature card was exiled this way. [−1]: Exile target nonland permanent with mana value 1 or less. [−5]: Kaya deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards that player owns in exile and you gain that much life."

How much mana does Kaya, Orzhov Usurper cost to cast? Basics

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper has a mana cost of {1}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper's mana cost of {1}{W}{B} 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.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Exile up to two target cards from a single graveyard. You gain 2 life if at least one creature card was exiled this way. [−1]: Exile target nonland permanent with mana value 1 or less. [−5]: Kaya deals damage to target player equal to the number of cards that player owns in exile and you gain that much life."

What is the current price of Kaya, Orzhov Usurper? Pricing

Price data for Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Kaya, Orzhov Usurper? Pricing

You can purchase Kaya, Orzhov Usurper 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 Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kaya, Orzhov Usurper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Modern? Legality

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper 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 Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Legacy? Legality

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Vintage? Legality

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper 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 Kaya, Orzhov Usurper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kaya, Orzhov Usurper 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 Kaya, Orzhov Usurper from? Details

This printing of Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is from MED (MED), with collector number RA8.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper's rarity? Details

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper is a mythic card in MED.

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

Who illustrated Kaya, Orzhov Usurper? Details

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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

What is Kaya, Orzhov Usurper's starting loyalty? Details

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper enters the battlefield with 3 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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