Quick Answer

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is a rare Legendary Creature — Bird Knight from ULST (ULST) costing {3}{W}{W}.

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl MTG card

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl

Legendary Creature — Bird Knight

Card Text

Knightlifelink (Damage dealt by Knights you control also causes you to gain that much life.) {W}: Syr Cadian gains vigilance until end of turn. Activate only from sunrise to sunset. {B}: Syr Cadian gains flying until end of turn. Activate only from sunset to sunrise.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 ULST ULST 🎨 Andrea Radeck

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl? Basics

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is a Legendary Creature — Bird Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Knightlifelink (Damage dealt by Knights you control also causes you to gain that much life.) {W}: Syr Cadian gains vigilance until end of turn. Activate only from sunrise to sunset. {B}: Syr Cadian gains flying until end of turn. Activate only from sunset to sunrise."

How much mana does Syr Cadian, Knight Owl cost to cast? Basics

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl's current oracle text is: "Knightlifelink (Damage dealt by Knights you control also causes you to gain that much life.) {W}: Syr Cadian gains vigilance until end of turn. Activate only from sunrise to sunset. {B}: Syr Cadian gains flying until end of turn. Activate only from sunset to sunrise."

What is the current price of Syr Cadian, Knight Owl? Pricing

Price data for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Syr Cadian, Knight Owl? Pricing

You can purchase Syr Cadian, Knight Owl 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 Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl in Standard is not available.

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

Is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl in Modern is not available.

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

Is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl in Commander is not available.

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

Is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl 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 Syr Cadian, Knight Owl legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Syr Cadian, Knight Owl 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 Syr Cadian, Knight Owl from? Details

This printing of Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is from ULST (ULST), with collector number 9.

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl's rarity? Details

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is a rare card in ULST.

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

Who illustrated Syr Cadian, Knight Owl? Details

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl was illustrated by Andrea Radeck.

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

What is Syr Cadian, Knight Owl's power and toughness? Details

Syr Cadian, Knight Owl is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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