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Lavinia of the Tenth is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from CLU (CLU) costing {3}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lavinia of the Tenth MTG card

Lavinia of the Tenth

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Protection from red When Lavinia enters, detain each nonland permanent your opponents control with mana value 4 or less. (Until your next turn, those permanents can't attack or block and their activated abilities can't be activated.)

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Willian Murai
Detain Protection

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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavinia of the Tenth? Basics

Lavinia of the Tenth is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Protection from red When Lavinia enters, detain each nonland permanent your opponents control with mana value 4 or less. (Until your next turn, those permanents can't attack or block and their activated abilities can't be activated.)"

How much mana does Lavinia of the Tenth cost to cast? Basics

Lavinia of the Tenth has a mana cost of {3}{W}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Lavinia of the Tenth's mana cost of {3}{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.

Lavinia of the Tenth has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Lavinia of the Tenth's current oracle text is: "Protection from red When Lavinia enters, detain each nonland permanent your opponents control with mana value 4 or less. (Until your next turn, those permanents can't attack or block and their activated abilities can't be activated.)"

What is the current price of Lavinia of the Tenth? Pricing

The current market price for Lavinia of the Tenth is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Lavinia of the Tenth? Pricing

You can purchase Lavinia of the Tenth 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 Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lavinia of the Tenth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Modern? Legality

Lavinia of the Tenth is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lavinia of the Tenth 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 Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lavinia of the Tenth is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Legacy? Legality

Lavinia of the Tenth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Vintage? Legality

Lavinia of the Tenth 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 Lavinia of the Tenth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lavinia of the Tenth 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 Lavinia of the Tenth from? Details

This printing of Lavinia of the Tenth is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 199.

Lavinia of the Tenth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lavinia of the Tenth's rarity? Details

Lavinia of the Tenth is a rare card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Lavinia of the Tenth? Details

Lavinia of the Tenth was illustrated by Willian Murai.

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

What is Lavinia of the Tenth's power and toughness? Details

Lavinia of the Tenth 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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