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Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is a rare Legendary Creature — Merfolk Cleric from J22 (J22) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $8.63 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa MTG card

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Cleric

Card Text

If you would scry a number of cards, scry that many cards plus one instead. {3}{G/U}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Kraken, Leviathan, Octopus, or Serpent creature card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Joshua Raphael

Market Prices

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$8.63
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$7.99
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€2.11
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€1.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa? Basics

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you would scry a number of cards, scry that many cards plus one instead. {3}{G/U}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Kraken, Leviathan, Octopus, or Serpent creature card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library."

How much mana does Kenessos, Priest of Thassa cost to cast? Basics

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's mana cost of {1}{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.

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa 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.

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's current oracle text is: "If you would scry a number of cards, scry that many cards plus one instead. {3}{G/U}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Kraken, Leviathan, Octopus, or Serpent creature card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library."

What is the current price of Kenessos, Priest of Thassa? Pricing

The current market price for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is approximately $8.63 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Kenessos, Priest of Thassa? Pricing

You can purchase Kenessos, Priest of Thassa 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 Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa 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 Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Legacy? Legality

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Vintage? Legality

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa 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 Kenessos, Priest of Thassa legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa 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 Kenessos, Priest of Thassa from? Details

This printing of Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is from J22 (J22), with collector number 13.

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's rarity? Details

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is a rare card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Kenessos, Priest of Thassa? Details

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa was illustrated by Joshua Raphael.

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

What is Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's power and toughness? Details

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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