Quick Answer

Star Pupil is a common Creature — Human Wizard from J25 (J25) costing {W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Star Pupil MTG card

Star Pupil

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. When this creature dies, put its counters on target creature you control.

"When I'm done here, they'll name entire buildings after me."

Card Stats

0/0 common CMC: 1.0 J25 J25 🎨 Howard Lyon

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.39
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Star Pupil? Basics

Star Pupil is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. When this creature dies, put its counters on target creature you control."

How much mana does Star Pupil cost to cast? Basics

Star Pupil has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Star Pupil's mana cost of {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.

Star Pupil has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Star Pupil's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. When this creature dies, put its counters on target creature you control."

What is the current price of Star Pupil? Pricing

The current market price for Star Pupil is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Star Pupil? Pricing

You can purchase Star Pupil 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 Star Pupil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Star Pupil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Star Pupil legal in Modern? Legality

Star Pupil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Star Pupil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Star Pupil 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 Star Pupil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Star Pupil is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Star Pupil legal in Legacy? Legality

Star Pupil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Star Pupil legal in Vintage? Legality

Star Pupil 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 Star Pupil legal in Pauper? Legality

Star Pupil 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 Star Pupil from? Details

This printing of Star Pupil is from J25 (J25), with collector number 259.

Star Pupil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Star Pupil's rarity? Details

Star Pupil is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Star Pupil? Details

Star Pupil was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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

What is Star Pupil's power and toughness? Details

Star Pupil is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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