Quick Answer

Keeper of the Flame is a uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from EXO (EXO) costing {R}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Keeper of the Flame MTG card

Keeper of the Flame

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{R}, {T}: Choose target opponent who has more life than you do as you activate this ability. This creature deals 2 damage to that player.

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 EXO EXO 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.20
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keeper of the Flame? Basics

Keeper of the Flame is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}, {T}: Choose target opponent who has more life than you do as you activate this ability. This creature deals 2 damage to that player."

How much mana does Keeper of the Flame cost to cast? Basics

Keeper of the Flame has a mana cost of {R}{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.

Keeper of the Flame's mana cost of {R}{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.

Keeper of the Flame 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.

Keeper of the Flame's current oracle text is: "{R}, {T}: Choose target opponent who has more life than you do as you activate this ability. This creature deals 2 damage to that player."

What is the current price of Keeper of the Flame? Pricing

The current market price for Keeper of the Flame is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Keeper of the Flame? Pricing

You can purchase Keeper of the Flame 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 Keeper of the Flame legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Flame in Standard is not available.

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

Is Keeper of the Flame legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Flame in Modern is not available.

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

Is Keeper of the Flame legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Keeper of the Flame 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 Keeper of the Flame legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Flame in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Keeper of the Flame legal in Legacy? Legality

Keeper of the Flame is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Keeper of the Flame legal in Vintage? Legality

Keeper of the Flame 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 Keeper of the Flame legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Flame 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 Keeper of the Flame from? Details

This printing of Keeper of the Flame is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 85.

Keeper of the Flame may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Keeper of the Flame's rarity? Details

Keeper of the Flame is a uncommon card in EXO.

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

Who illustrated Keeper of the Flame? Details

Keeper of the Flame was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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

What is Keeper of the Flame's power and toughness? Details

Keeper of the Flame is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks