Quick Answer

Kestia, the Cultivator is a mythic Legendary Enchantment Creature — Nymph from C18 (C18) costing {1}{G}{W}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Kestia, the Cultivator MTG card

Kestia, the Cultivator

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Nymph

Card Text

Bestow {3}{G}{W}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +4/+4. Whenever an enchanted creature or enchantment creature you control attacks, draw a card.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 C18 C18 🎨 Zezhou Chen
Bestow

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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kestia, the Cultivator? Basics

Kestia, the Cultivator is a Legendary Enchantment Creature — Nymph card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {3}{G}{W}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +4/+4. Whenever an enchanted creature or enchantment creature you control attacks, draw a card."

How much mana does Kestia, the Cultivator cost to cast? Basics

Kestia, the Cultivator has a mana cost of {1}{G}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U, W 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.

Kestia, the Cultivator's mana cost of {1}{G}{W}{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.

Kestia, the Cultivator has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Kestia, the Cultivator's current oracle text is: "Bestow {3}{G}{W}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +4/+4. Whenever an enchanted creature or enchantment creature you control attacks, draw a card."

What is the current price of Kestia, the Cultivator? Pricing

Price data for Kestia, the Cultivator is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Kestia, the Cultivator? Pricing

You can purchase Kestia, the Cultivator 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 Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kestia, the Cultivator in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kestia, the Cultivator in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kestia, the Cultivator 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 Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kestia, the Cultivator in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Legacy? Legality

Kestia, the Cultivator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Vintage? Legality

Kestia, the Cultivator 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 Kestia, the Cultivator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kestia, the Cultivator 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 Kestia, the Cultivator from? Details

This printing of Kestia, the Cultivator is from C18 (C18), with collector number 42.

Kestia, the Cultivator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kestia, the Cultivator's rarity? Details

Kestia, the Cultivator is a mythic card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Kestia, the Cultivator? Details

Kestia, the Cultivator was illustrated by Zezhou Chen.

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

What is Kestia, the Cultivator's power and toughness? Details

Kestia, the Cultivator is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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