Quick Answer

Stoic Ephemera is a uncommon Creature — Spirit from DIS (DIS) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stoic Ephemera MTG card

Stoic Ephemera

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Flying When this creature blocks, sacrifice it at end of combat.

"Life is fleeting, and so is death. Only the oath is eternal."

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Defender Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stoic Ephemera? Basics

Stoic Ephemera is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Flying When this creature blocks, sacrifice it at end of combat."

How much mana does Stoic Ephemera cost to cast? Basics

Stoic Ephemera has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Stoic Ephemera's mana cost of {2}{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.

Stoic Ephemera 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.

Stoic Ephemera's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Flying When this creature blocks, sacrifice it at end of combat."

What is the current price of Stoic Ephemera? Pricing

The current market price for Stoic Ephemera is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Stoic Ephemera? Pricing

You can purchase Stoic Ephemera 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.

Stoic Ephemera normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.25

Is Stoic Ephemera legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stoic Ephemera in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stoic Ephemera legal in Modern? Legality

Stoic Ephemera is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stoic Ephemera legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stoic Ephemera 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 Stoic Ephemera legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stoic Ephemera in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stoic Ephemera legal in Legacy? Legality

Stoic Ephemera is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stoic Ephemera legal in Vintage? Legality

Stoic Ephemera 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 Stoic Ephemera legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stoic Ephemera 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 Stoic Ephemera from? Details

This printing of Stoic Ephemera is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 19.

Stoic Ephemera may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stoic Ephemera's rarity? Details

Stoic Ephemera is a uncommon card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Stoic Ephemera? Details

Stoic Ephemera was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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

What is Stoic Ephemera's power and toughness? Details

Stoic Ephemera is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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