Quick Answer

Magnus the Red is a rare Legendary Creature — Demon Primarch from 40K (40K) costing {3}{U}{R}. Current price: $3.64 USD. Legal in Commander.

Magnus the Red MTG card

Magnus the Red

Legendary Creature — Demon Primarch

Card Text

Flying Unearthly Power — Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each creature token you control. Blade of Magnus — Whenever Magnus the Red deals combat damage to a player, create a 3/3 red Spawn creature token.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 5.0 40K 40K 🎨 Wonchun Choi
Blade of Magnus Flying Unearthly Power

Market Prices

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$3.64
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$6.49
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$8.99
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€3.48
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€12.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnus the Red? Basics

Magnus the Red is a Legendary Creature — Demon Primarch card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Unearthly Power — Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each creature token you control. Blade of Magnus — Whenever Magnus the Red deals combat damage to a player, create a 3/3 red Spawn creature token."

How much mana does Magnus the Red cost to cast? Basics

Magnus the Red has a mana cost of {3}{U}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Magnus the Red's mana cost of {3}{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.

Magnus the Red 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.

Magnus the Red's current oracle text is: "Flying Unearthly Power — Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each creature token you control. Blade of Magnus — Whenever Magnus the Red deals combat damage to a player, create a 3/3 red Spawn creature token."

What is the current price of Magnus the Red? Pricing

The current market price for Magnus the Red is approximately $3.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Magnus the Red? Pricing

You can purchase Magnus the Red 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 Magnus the Red legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Magnus the Red in Standard is not available.

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

Is Magnus the Red legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Magnus the Red in Modern is not available.

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

Is Magnus the Red legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Magnus the Red 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 Magnus the Red legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Magnus the Red in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Magnus the Red legal in Legacy? Legality

Magnus the Red is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Magnus the Red legal in Vintage? Legality

Magnus the Red 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 Magnus the Red legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Magnus the Red 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 Magnus the Red from? Details

This printing of Magnus the Red is from 40K (40K), with collector number 131.

Magnus the Red may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Magnus the Red's rarity? Details

Magnus the Red is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Magnus the Red? Details

Magnus the Red was illustrated by Wonchun Choi.

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

What is Magnus the Red's power and toughness? Details

Magnus the Red is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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