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Ral Zarek is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral from C19 (C19) costing {2}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.62 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ral Zarek MTG card

Ral Zarek

Legendary Planeswalker — Ral

Card Text

[+1]: Tap target permanent, then untap another target permanent. [−2]: Ral Zarek deals 3 damage to any target. [−7]: Flip five coins. Take an extra turn after this one for each coin that comes up heads.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 C19 C19 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

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$0.62
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$0.99
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€0.64
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€0.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ral Zarek? Basics

Ral Zarek is a Legendary Planeswalker — Ral card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Tap target permanent, then untap another target permanent. [−2]: Ral Zarek deals 3 damage to any target. [−7]: Flip five coins. Take an extra turn after this one for each coin that comes up heads."

How much mana does Ral Zarek cost to cast? Basics

Ral Zarek has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Ral Zarek's mana cost of {2}{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.

Ral Zarek 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.

Ral Zarek's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Tap target permanent, then untap another target permanent. [−2]: Ral Zarek deals 3 damage to any target. [−7]: Flip five coins. Take an extra turn after this one for each coin that comes up heads."

What is the current price of Ral Zarek? Pricing

The current market price for Ral Zarek is approximately $0.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Ral Zarek? Pricing

You can purchase Ral Zarek 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 Ral Zarek legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ral Zarek in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ral Zarek legal in Modern? Legality

Ral Zarek is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ral Zarek legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ral Zarek 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 Ral Zarek legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ral Zarek is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ral Zarek legal in Legacy? Legality

Ral Zarek is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ral Zarek legal in Vintage? Legality

Ral Zarek 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 Ral Zarek legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ral Zarek 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 Ral Zarek from? Details

This printing of Ral Zarek is from C19 (C19), with collector number 198.

Ral Zarek may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ral Zarek's rarity? Details

Ral Zarek is a mythic card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Ral Zarek? Details

Ral Zarek was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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

What is Ral Zarek's starting loyalty? Details

Ral Zarek enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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