Quick Answer

Kaya's Guile is a rare Instant from MH1 (MH1) costing {1}{W}{B}. Current price: $1.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kaya's Guile MTG card

Kaya's Guile

Instant

Card Text

Choose two — • Each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. • Exile all opponents' graveyards. • Create a 1/1 white and black Spirit creature token with flying. • You gain 4 life. Entwine {3} (Choose all if you pay the entwine cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Jason Rainville
Entwine

Market Prices

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$1.56
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$3.90
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$1.99
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$6.99
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€1.14
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€5.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaya's Guile? Basics

Kaya's Guile is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose two — • Each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. • Exile all opponents' graveyards. • Create a 1/1 white and black Spirit creature token with flying. • You gain 4 life. Entwine {3} (Choose all if you pay the entwine cost.)"

How much mana does Kaya's Guile cost to cast? Basics

Kaya's Guile 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's Guile'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's Guile 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's Guile's current oracle text is: "Choose two — • Each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. • Exile all opponents' graveyards. • Create a 1/1 white and black Spirit creature token with flying. • You gain 4 life. Entwine {3} (Choose all if you pay the entwine cost.)"

What is the current price of Kaya's Guile? Pricing

The current market price for Kaya's Guile is approximately $1.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.9 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Kaya's Guile? Pricing

You can purchase Kaya's Guile 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.

Kaya's Guile normal: $1.56 | foil: $3.9

Is Kaya's Guile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kaya's Guile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kaya's Guile legal in Modern? Legality

Kaya's Guile is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kaya's Guile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kaya's Guile 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's Guile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kaya's Guile in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kaya's Guile legal in Legacy? Legality

Kaya's Guile is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kaya's Guile legal in Vintage? Legality

Kaya's Guile 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's Guile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kaya's Guile 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's Guile from? Details

This printing of Kaya's Guile is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 205.

Kaya's Guile may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kaya's Guile's rarity? Details

Kaya's Guile is a rare card in MH1.

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

Who illustrated Kaya's Guile? Details

Kaya's Guile was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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

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