Quick Answer

MJ, Rising Star is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Performer from SPE (SPE) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Commander.

MJ, Rising Star MTG card

MJ, Rising Star

Legendary Creature — Human Performer

Card Text

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on MJ.

"Will they? Won't they? Find out next time, on the season finale of *Secret Hospital.*"

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 SPE SPE 🎨 Bachzim
Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.42
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MJ, Rising Star? Basics

MJ, Rising Star is a Legendary Creature — Human Performer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on MJ."

How much mana does MJ, Rising Star cost to cast? Basics

MJ, Rising Star has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

MJ, Rising Star's mana cost of {2}{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.

MJ, Rising Star has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

MJ, Rising Star's current oracle text is: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on MJ."

What is the current price of MJ, Rising Star? Pricing

The current market price for MJ, Rising Star is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

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

Where can I buy MJ, Rising Star? Pricing

You can purchase MJ, Rising Star 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.

MJ, Rising Star normal: $0.42 | foil: $0.44

Is MJ, Rising Star legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for MJ, Rising Star in Standard is not available.

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

Is MJ, Rising Star legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for MJ, Rising Star in Modern is not available.

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

Is MJ, Rising Star legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

MJ, Rising Star 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 MJ, Rising Star legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for MJ, Rising Star in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is MJ, Rising Star legal in Legacy? Legality

MJ, Rising Star is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is MJ, Rising Star legal in Vintage? Legality

MJ, Rising Star 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 MJ, Rising Star legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for MJ, Rising Star 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 MJ, Rising Star from? Details

This printing of MJ, Rising Star is from SPE (SPE), with collector number 3.

MJ, Rising Star may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is MJ, Rising Star's rarity? Details

MJ, Rising Star is a uncommon card in SPE.

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

Who illustrated MJ, Rising Star? Details

MJ, Rising Star was illustrated by Bachzim.

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

What is MJ, Rising Star's power and toughness? Details

MJ, Rising Star 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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