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The Avenger is a common Hero from THP1 (THP1). Current price: $0.52 USD.

The Avenger MTG card

The Avenger

Hero

Card Text

{3}, {T}: Target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn.

Card Stats

common THP1 THP1 🎨 Chuck Lukacs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Avenger? Basics

The Avenger is a Hero card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}, {T}: Target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn."

How much mana does The Avenger cost to cast? Basics

The Avenger 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.

The Avenger'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.

The Avenger 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.

The Avenger's current oracle text is: "{3}, {T}: Target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn."

What is the current price of The Avenger? Pricing

The current market price for The Avenger is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately â‚Ŧ0.99 EUR.

Where can I buy The Avenger? Pricing

You can purchase The Avenger 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 The Avenger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Avenger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Avenger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger in Commander is not available.

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

Is The Avenger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Avenger legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Avenger legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger 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 The Avenger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Avenger 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 The Avenger from? Details

This printing of The Avenger is from THP1 (THP1), with collector number 1c.

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

What is The Avenger's rarity? Details

The Avenger is a common card in THP1.

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

Who illustrated The Avenger? Details

The Avenger was illustrated by Chuck Lukacs.

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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