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Kosei, Penitent Warlord is a rare Legendary Creature — Ogre Samurai from NEC (NEC) costing {1}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord MTG card

Kosei, Penitent Warlord

Legendary Creature — Ogre Samurai

Card Text

As long as Kosei is enchanted, equipped, and has a counter on it, Kosei has "Whenever Kosei deals combat damage to an opponent, you draw that many cards and Kosei deals that much damage to each other opponent."

Card Stats

0/5 rare CMC: 3.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

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$0.19
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€0.15
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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 Kosei, Penitent Warlord? Basics

Kosei, Penitent Warlord is a Legendary Creature — Ogre Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as Kosei is enchanted, equipped, and has a counter on it, Kosei has "Whenever Kosei deals combat damage to an opponent, you draw that many cards and Kosei deals that much damage to each other opponent.""

How much mana does Kosei, Penitent Warlord cost to cast? Basics

Kosei, Penitent Warlord has a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord's mana cost of {1}{G}{G} 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.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord 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.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord's current oracle text is: "As long as Kosei is enchanted, equipped, and has a counter on it, Kosei has "Whenever Kosei deals combat damage to an opponent, you draw that many cards and Kosei deals that much damage to each other opponent.""

What is the current price of Kosei, Penitent Warlord? Pricing

The current market price for Kosei, Penitent Warlord is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Kosei, Penitent Warlord? Pricing

You can purchase Kosei, Penitent Warlord 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 Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kosei, Penitent Warlord in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kosei, Penitent Warlord in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kosei, Penitent Warlord 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 Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kosei, Penitent Warlord in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Legacy? Legality

Kosei, Penitent Warlord is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Vintage? Legality

Kosei, Penitent Warlord 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 Kosei, Penitent Warlord legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kosei, Penitent Warlord 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 Kosei, Penitent Warlord from? Details

This printing of Kosei, Penitent Warlord is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 26.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kosei, Penitent Warlord's rarity? Details

Kosei, Penitent Warlord is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Kosei, Penitent Warlord? Details

Kosei, Penitent Warlord was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Kosei, Penitent Warlord's power and toughness? Details

Kosei, Penitent Warlord is a 0/5 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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