Quick Answer

Kelpie Guide is a uncommon Creature — Beast from PLST (PLST) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kelpie Guide MTG card

Kelpie Guide

Creature — Beast

Card Text

{T}: Untap another target permanent you control. {T}: Tap target permanent. Activate only if you control eight or more lands.

Kelpies are drawn to paradoxes, making them ideal companions for Quandrix mages.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Ilse Gort

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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelpie Guide? Basics

Kelpie Guide is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Untap another target permanent you control. {T}: Tap target permanent. Activate only if you control eight or more lands."

How much mana does Kelpie Guide cost to cast? Basics

Kelpie Guide 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.

Kelpie Guide'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.

Kelpie Guide 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.

Kelpie Guide's current oracle text is: "{T}: Untap another target permanent you control. {T}: Tap target permanent. Activate only if you control eight or more lands."

What is the current price of Kelpie Guide? Pricing

The current market price for Kelpie Guide is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Kelpie Guide? Pricing

You can purchase Kelpie Guide 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 Kelpie Guide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kelpie Guide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kelpie Guide legal in Modern? Legality

Kelpie Guide is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kelpie Guide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kelpie Guide 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 Kelpie Guide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kelpie Guide is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kelpie Guide legal in Legacy? Legality

Kelpie Guide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kelpie Guide legal in Vintage? Legality

Kelpie Guide 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 Kelpie Guide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kelpie Guide 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 Kelpie Guide from? Details

This printing of Kelpie Guide is from PLST (PLST), with collector number STX-45.

Kelpie Guide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kelpie Guide's rarity? Details

Kelpie Guide is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Kelpie Guide? Details

Kelpie Guide was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

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

What is Kelpie Guide's power and toughness? Details

Kelpie Guide is a 2/2 creature.

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

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