Quick Answer

Tethmos High Priest is a common Creature — Cat Cleric from J25 (J25) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tethmos High Priest MTG card

Tethmos High Priest

Creature — Cat Cleric

Card Text

Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.

"Death is tyranny. Like all tyranny, it must be opposed."

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Mark Zug
Heroic

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.35
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€0.16
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tethmos High Priest? Basics

Tethmos High Priest is a Creature — Cat Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Tethmos High Priest cost to cast? Basics

Tethmos High Priest 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.

Tethmos High Priest'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.

Tethmos High Priest 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.

Tethmos High Priest's current oracle text is: "Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Tethmos High Priest? Pricing

The current market price for Tethmos High Priest is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Tethmos High Priest? Pricing

You can purchase Tethmos High Priest 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 Tethmos High Priest legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tethmos High Priest in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tethmos High Priest legal in Modern? Legality

Tethmos High Priest is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tethmos High Priest legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tethmos High Priest 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 Tethmos High Priest legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tethmos High Priest is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tethmos High Priest legal in Legacy? Legality

Tethmos High Priest is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tethmos High Priest legal in Vintage? Legality

Tethmos High Priest 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 Tethmos High Priest legal in Pauper? Legality

Tethmos High Priest 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 Tethmos High Priest from? Details

This printing of Tethmos High Priest is from J25 (J25), with collector number 271.

Tethmos High Priest may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tethmos High Priest's rarity? Details

Tethmos High Priest 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 Tethmos High Priest? Details

Tethmos High Priest was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Tethmos High Priest's power and toughness? Details

Tethmos High Priest 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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