Quick Answer

Kessig Malcontents is a uncommon Creature — Human Warrior from AVR (AVR) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kessig Malcontents MTG card

Kessig Malcontents

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

When this creature enters, it deals damage to target player or planeswalker equal to the number of Humans you control.

Discontent is a powerful weapon in the hands of a mob.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 AVR AVR 🎨 John Stanko

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kessig Malcontents? Basics

Kessig Malcontents is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, it deals damage to target player or planeswalker equal to the number of Humans you control."

How much mana does Kessig Malcontents cost to cast? Basics

Kessig Malcontents has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Kessig Malcontents's mana cost of {2}{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.

Kessig Malcontents 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.

Kessig Malcontents's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, it deals damage to target player or planeswalker equal to the number of Humans you control."

What is the current price of Kessig Malcontents? Pricing

The current market price for Kessig Malcontents is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Kessig Malcontents? Pricing

You can purchase Kessig Malcontents 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.

Kessig Malcontents normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.57

Is Kessig Malcontents legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kessig Malcontents in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kessig Malcontents legal in Modern? Legality

Kessig Malcontents is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kessig Malcontents legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kessig Malcontents 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 Kessig Malcontents legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kessig Malcontents in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kessig Malcontents legal in Legacy? Legality

Kessig Malcontents is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kessig Malcontents legal in Vintage? Legality

Kessig Malcontents 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 Kessig Malcontents legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kessig Malcontents 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 Kessig Malcontents from? Details

This printing of Kessig Malcontents is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 142.

Kessig Malcontents may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kessig Malcontents's rarity? Details

Kessig Malcontents is a uncommon card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Kessig Malcontents? Details

Kessig Malcontents was illustrated by John Stanko.

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

What is Kessig Malcontents's power and toughness? Details

Kessig Malcontents is a 3/1 creature.

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

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