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Kozilek, the Great Distortion is a mythic Legendary Creature — Eldrazi from CMM (CMM) costing {8}{C}{C}. Current price: $4.65 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion MTG card

Kozilek, the Great Distortion

Legendary Creature — Eldrazi

Card Text

When you cast this spell, if you have fewer than seven cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference. Menace Discard a card with mana value X: Counter target spell with mana value X.

A void as cryptic as reality itself.

Card Stats

12/12 mythic CMC: 10.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Aleksi Briclot
Menace

Market Prices

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$4.65
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TCGPlayer
$5.91
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$5.49
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$11.99
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€3.73
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€7.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kozilek, the Great Distortion? Basics

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is a Legendary Creature — Eldrazi card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you cast this spell, if you have fewer than seven cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference. Menace Discard a card with mana value X: Counter target spell with mana value X."

How much mana does Kozilek, the Great Distortion cost to cast? Basics

Kozilek, the Great Distortion has a mana cost of {8}{C}{C}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion's mana cost of {8}{C}{C} 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.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion's current oracle text is: "When you cast this spell, if you have fewer than seven cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference. Menace Discard a card with mana value X: Counter target spell with mana value X."

What is the current price of Kozilek, the Great Distortion? Pricing

The current market price for Kozilek, the Great Distortion is approximately $4.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.91 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Kozilek, the Great Distortion? Pricing

You can purchase Kozilek, the Great Distortion 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.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion normal: $4.65 | foil: $5.91

Is Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kozilek, the Great Distortion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Modern? Legality

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kozilek, the Great Distortion 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 Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Legacy? Legality

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Vintage? Legality

Kozilek, the Great Distortion 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 Kozilek, the Great Distortion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kozilek, the Great Distortion 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 Kozilek, the Great Distortion from? Details

This printing of Kozilek, the Great Distortion is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 2.

Kozilek, the Great Distortion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kozilek, the Great Distortion's rarity? Details

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is a mythic card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Kozilek, the Great Distortion? Details

Kozilek, the Great Distortion was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

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

What is Kozilek, the Great Distortion's power and toughness? Details

Kozilek, the Great Distortion is a 12/12 creature.

Power (12) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (12) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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