Quick Answer

Light of the Legion is a rare Creature — Angel from GRN (GRN) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Light of the Legion MTG card

Light of the Legion

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying Mentor (Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature with lesser power.) When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on each white creature you control.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Alex Konstad
Flying Mentor

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$0.20
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$0.56
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$0.49
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$0.99
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€0.18
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€0.59
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light of the Legion? Basics

Light of the Legion is a Creature — Angel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Mentor (Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature with lesser power.) When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on each white creature you control."

How much mana does Light of the Legion cost to cast? Basics

Light of the Legion has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Light of the Legion's mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Light of the Legion has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Light of the Legion's current oracle text is: "Flying Mentor (Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature with lesser power.) When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on each white creature you control."

What is the current price of Light of the Legion? Pricing

The current market price for Light of the Legion is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.56 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Light of the Legion? Pricing

You can purchase Light of the Legion 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.

Light of the Legion normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.56

Is Light of the Legion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Light of the Legion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Light of the Legion legal in Modern? Legality

Light of the Legion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Light of the Legion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Light of the Legion 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 Light of the Legion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Light of the Legion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Light of the Legion legal in Legacy? Legality

Light of the Legion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Light of the Legion legal in Vintage? Legality

Light of the Legion 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 Light of the Legion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Light of the Legion 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 Light of the Legion from? Details

This printing of Light of the Legion is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 19.

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

What is Light of the Legion's rarity? Details

Light of the Legion is a rare card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Light of the Legion? Details

Light of the Legion was illustrated by Alex Konstad.

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

What is Light of the Legion's power and toughness? Details

Light of the Legion is a 5/5 creature.

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

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