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Kraum, Violent Cacophony is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Zombie Horror from OTJ (OTJ) costing {2}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony MTG card

Kraum, Violent Cacophony

Legendary Creature — Zombie Horror

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on Kraum and draw a card.

Concerned for his apprentice's welfare, Ludevic sent his greatest creation to make sure Geralf got into the right kind of trouble.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Artur Nakhodkin
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kraum, Violent Cacophony? Basics

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is a Legendary Creature — Zombie Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on Kraum and draw a card."

How much mana does Kraum, Violent Cacophony cost to cast? Basics

Kraum, Violent Cacophony has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony 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.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on Kraum and draw a card."

What is the current price of Kraum, Violent Cacophony? Pricing

The current market price for Kraum, Violent Cacophony is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

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

Where can I buy Kraum, Violent Cacophony? Pricing

You can purchase Kraum, Violent Cacophony 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.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.19

Is Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Standard? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Modern? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony 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 Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Legacy? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Vintage? Legality

Kraum, Violent Cacophony 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 Kraum, Violent Cacophony legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kraum, Violent Cacophony 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 Kraum, Violent Cacophony from? Details

This printing of Kraum, Violent Cacophony is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 214.

Kraum, Violent Cacophony may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kraum, Violent Cacophony's rarity? Details

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is a uncommon card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Kraum, Violent Cacophony? Details

Kraum, Violent Cacophony was illustrated by Artur Nakhodkin.

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

What is Kraum, Violent Cacophony's power and toughness? Details

Kraum, Violent Cacophony is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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