Quick Answer

Opaline Unicorn is a common Artifact Creature — Unicorn from CN2 (CN2) costing {3}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Opaline Unicorn MTG card

Opaline Unicorn

Artifact Creature — Unicorn

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color.

Purphoros once loved Nylea, the god of the hunt. His passion inspired his most astounding works of art.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Christine Choi

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.46
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opaline Unicorn? Basics

Opaline Unicorn is a Artifact Creature — Unicorn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Opaline Unicorn cost to cast? Basics

Opaline Unicorn has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Opaline Unicorn's mana cost of {3} 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.

Opaline Unicorn 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.

Opaline Unicorn's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Opaline Unicorn? Pricing

The current market price for Opaline Unicorn is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Opaline Unicorn? Pricing

You can purchase Opaline Unicorn 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.

Opaline Unicorn normal: $0.22 | foil: $0.6

Is Opaline Unicorn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Opaline Unicorn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Opaline Unicorn legal in Modern? Legality

Opaline Unicorn is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Opaline Unicorn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Opaline Unicorn 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 Opaline Unicorn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Opaline Unicorn is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Opaline Unicorn legal in Legacy? Legality

Opaline Unicorn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Opaline Unicorn legal in Vintage? Legality

Opaline Unicorn 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 Opaline Unicorn legal in Pauper? Legality

Opaline Unicorn is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Opaline Unicorn from? Details

This printing of Opaline Unicorn is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 213.

Opaline Unicorn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Opaline Unicorn's rarity? Details

Opaline Unicorn is a common card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Opaline Unicorn? Details

Opaline Unicorn was illustrated by Christine 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 Opaline Unicorn's power and toughness? Details

Opaline Unicorn is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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