Quick Answer

Subversive Acolyte is a rare Creature — Human from J21 (J21) costing {1}{B}.

Subversive Acolyte MTG card

Subversive Acolyte

Creature — Human

Card Text

{2}, Pay 2 life: Choose one. Activate only once. • This creature becomes a Human Cleric. It gets +1/+1 and gains lifelink. • This creature becomes a Phyrexian. It gets +3/+2 and gains trample and "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, sacrifice that many permanents."

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 2.0 J21 J21 🎨 Darren Tan

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subversive Acolyte? Basics

Subversive Acolyte is a Creature — Human card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, Pay 2 life: Choose one. Activate only once. • This creature becomes a Human Cleric. It gets +1/+1 and gains lifelink. • This creature becomes a Phyrexian. It gets +3/+2 and gains trample and "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, sacrifice that many permanents.""

How much mana does Subversive Acolyte cost to cast? Basics

Subversive Acolyte has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Subversive Acolyte's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Subversive Acolyte has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Subversive Acolyte's current oracle text is: "{2}, Pay 2 life: Choose one. Activate only once. • This creature becomes a Human Cleric. It gets +1/+1 and gains lifelink. • This creature becomes a Phyrexian. It gets +3/+2 and gains trample and "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, sacrifice that many permanents.""

What is the current price of Subversive Acolyte? Pricing

Price data for Subversive Acolyte is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Subversive Acolyte? Pricing

You can purchase Subversive Acolyte 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 Subversive Acolyte legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Standard is not available.

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

Is Subversive Acolyte legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Modern is not available.

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

Is Subversive Acolyte legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Subversive Acolyte legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Subversive Acolyte legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Subversive Acolyte legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte in Vintage is not available.

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 Subversive Acolyte legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Subversive Acolyte 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 Subversive Acolyte from? Details

This printing of Subversive Acolyte is from J21 (J21), with collector number 19.

Subversive Acolyte may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Subversive Acolyte's rarity? Details

Subversive Acolyte is a rare card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Subversive Acolyte? Details

Subversive Acolyte was illustrated by Darren Tan.

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

What is Subversive Acolyte's power and toughness? Details

Subversive Acolyte is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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