Quick Answer

Keeper of the Nine Gales is a rare Creature — Bird Wizard from LGN (LGN) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $8.56 USD. Legal in Commander.

Keeper of the Nine Gales MTG card

Keeper of the Nine Gales

Creature — Bird Wizard

Card Text

Flying {T}, Tap two untapped Birds you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand.

"You cannot fight the storm."

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 3.0 LGN LGN 🎨 Jim Nelson
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$8.56
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$49.95
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$7.49
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Card Kingdom
$29.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€3.56
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Cardmarket
€11.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keeper of the Nine Gales? Basics

Keeper of the Nine Gales is a Creature — Bird Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {T}, Tap two untapped Birds you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand."

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

Keeper of the Nine Gales has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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 Nine Gales's mana cost of {2}{U} 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 Nine Gales 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.

Keeper of the Nine Gales's current oracle text is: "Flying {T}, Tap two untapped Birds you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Keeper of the Nine Gales? Pricing

The current market price for Keeper of the Nine Gales is approximately $8.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $49.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Keeper of the Nine Gales? Pricing

You can purchase Keeper of the Nine Gales 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.

Keeper of the Nine Gales normal: $8.56 | foil: $49.95

Is Keeper of the Nine Gales legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Keeper of the Nine Gales legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

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

Keeper of the Nine Gales 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 Nine Gales legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Nine Gales 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 Nine Gales legal in Legacy? Legality

Keeper of the Nine Gales is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Keeper of the Nine Gales legal in Vintage? Legality

Keeper of the Nine Gales 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 Nine Gales legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Keeper of the Nine Gales 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 Nine Gales from? Details

This printing of Keeper of the Nine Gales is from LGN (LGN), with collector number 42.

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

What is Keeper of the Nine Gales's rarity? Details

Keeper of the Nine Gales is a rare card in LGN.

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

Who illustrated Keeper of the Nine Gales? Details

Keeper of the Nine Gales was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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 Nine Gales's power and toughness? Details

Keeper of the Nine Gales 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.

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