Quick Answer

Northern Paladin is a rare Creature — Human Knight from 2ED (2ED) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $62.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Northern Paladin MTG card

Northern Paladin

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target black permanent.

"Look to the north; there you will find aid and comfort." —The Book of Tal

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

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$62.01
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$24.99
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€24.39
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Paladin? Basics

Northern Paladin is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target black permanent."

How much mana does Northern Paladin cost to cast? Basics

Northern Paladin has a mana cost of {2}{W}{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.

Northern Paladin's mana cost of {2}{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.

Northern Paladin 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.

Northern Paladin's current oracle text is: "{W}{W}, {T}: Destroy target black permanent."

What is the current price of Northern Paladin? Pricing

The current market price for Northern Paladin is approximately $62.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €24.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Northern Paladin? Pricing

You can purchase Northern Paladin 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 Northern Paladin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Northern Paladin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Northern Paladin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Northern Paladin in Modern is not available.

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

Is Northern Paladin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Northern Paladin 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 Northern Paladin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Northern Paladin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Northern Paladin legal in Legacy? Legality

Northern Paladin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Northern Paladin legal in Vintage? Legality

Northern Paladin 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 Northern Paladin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Northern Paladin 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 Northern Paladin from? Details

This printing of Northern Paladin is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 30.

Northern Paladin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Northern Paladin's rarity? Details

Northern Paladin is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Northern Paladin? Details

Northern Paladin was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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

What is Northern Paladin's power and toughness? Details

Northern Paladin 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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