Quick Answer

Leonin Arbiter is a rare Creature — Cat Cleric from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Leonin Arbiter MTG card

Leonin Arbiter

Creature — Cat Cleric

Card Text

Players can't search libraries. Any player may pay {2} for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn.

"Our people are torn by infighting. Until the two sides reconcile, our laws can carry no meaning."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Shelly Wan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.70
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.45
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.99
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonin Arbiter? Basics

Leonin Arbiter is a Creature — Cat Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players can't search libraries. Any player may pay {2} for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn."

How much mana does Leonin Arbiter cost to cast? Basics

Leonin Arbiter has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Leonin Arbiter's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Leonin Arbiter has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Leonin Arbiter's current oracle text is: "Players can't search libraries. Any player may pay {2} for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn."

What is the current price of Leonin Arbiter? Pricing

The current market price for Leonin Arbiter is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Leonin Arbiter? Pricing

You can purchase Leonin Arbiter 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.

Leonin Arbiter normal: $0.45 | foil: $0.7

Is Leonin Arbiter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Leonin Arbiter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Leonin Arbiter legal in Modern? Legality

Leonin Arbiter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Leonin Arbiter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Leonin Arbiter 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 Leonin Arbiter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Leonin Arbiter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Leonin Arbiter legal in Legacy? Legality

Leonin Arbiter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Leonin Arbiter legal in Vintage? Legality

Leonin Arbiter 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 Leonin Arbiter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Leonin Arbiter 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 Leonin Arbiter from? Details

This printing of Leonin Arbiter is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 16.

Leonin Arbiter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Leonin Arbiter's rarity? Details

Leonin Arbiter is a rare card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Leonin Arbiter? Details

Leonin Arbiter was illustrated by Shelly Wan.

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

What is Leonin Arbiter's power and toughness? Details

Leonin Arbiter is a 2/2 creature.

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

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