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Takara is a rare Vanguard from PVAN (PVAN). Current price: $13.97 USD.

Takara MTG card

Takara

Vanguard

Card Text

Sacrifice a creature: Takara deals 1 damage to any target.

Takara banishes the shadow of her father's ignoble reputation through the dedication, plain speaking, and swift action of a warrior. By refusing Starke's path of self-interest and opportunism, she has learned what he never will know: the value of sacrifice for a worthy cause.

Card Stats

rare PVAN PVAN 🎨 DiTerlizzi

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Takara? Basics

Takara is a Vanguard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a creature: Takara deals 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Takara cost to cast? Basics

Takara has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Takara's mana cost of 0 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.

Takara has a mana value of 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.

Takara's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a creature: Takara deals 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Takara? Pricing

The current market price for Takara is approximately $13.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately â‚Ŧ3.62 EUR.

Where can I buy Takara? Pricing

You can purchase Takara 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 Takara legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Takara in Standard is not available.

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

Is Takara legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Takara in Modern is not available.

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

Is Takara legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Takara in Commander is not available.

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

Is Takara legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Takara in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Takara legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Takara in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Takara legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Takara 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 Takara legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Takara 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 Takara from? Details

This printing of Takara is from PVAN (PVAN), with collector number 308.

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

What is Takara's rarity? Details

Takara is a rare card in PVAN.

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

Who illustrated Takara? Details

Takara was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

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

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