Quick Answer

Monk Gyatso is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Monk from TLE (TLE) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $5.49 USD. Legal in Commander.

Monk Gyatso MTG card

Monk Gyatso

Legendary Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

Whenever another creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability, you may airbend that creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.)

"My ancient cake-making technique isn't the only thing on your mind, is it, Aang?"

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Masateru Ikeda

Market Prices

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$5.49
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$8.92
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$4.99
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$4.99
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€5.66
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€5.72
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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 Monk Gyatso? Basics

Monk Gyatso is a Legendary Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability, you may airbend that creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Monk Gyatso cost to cast? Basics

Monk Gyatso has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Monk Gyatso's mana cost of {3}{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.

Monk Gyatso has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Monk Gyatso's current oracle text is: "Whenever another creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability, you may airbend that creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Monk Gyatso? Pricing

The current market price for Monk Gyatso is approximately $5.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.66 EUR.

Where can I buy Monk Gyatso? Pricing

You can purchase Monk Gyatso 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.

Monk Gyatso normal: $5.49 | foil: $8.92

Is Monk Gyatso legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Monk Gyatso in Standard is not available.

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

Is Monk Gyatso legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Monk Gyatso in Modern is not available.

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

Is Monk Gyatso legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Monk Gyatso 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 Monk Gyatso legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Monk Gyatso in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Monk Gyatso legal in Legacy? Legality

Monk Gyatso is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Monk Gyatso legal in Vintage? Legality

Monk Gyatso 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 Monk Gyatso legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Monk Gyatso 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 Monk Gyatso from? Details

This printing of Monk Gyatso is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 81.

Monk Gyatso may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Monk Gyatso's rarity? Details

Monk Gyatso is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Monk Gyatso? Details

Monk Gyatso was illustrated by Masateru Ikeda.

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

What is Monk Gyatso's power and toughness? Details

Monk Gyatso is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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