Quick Answer

The Legend of Arena is a mythic Legendary Enchantment — Saga from PH18 (PH18) costing {1}{U}{R}{W}.

The Legend of Arena MTG card

The Legend of Arena

Legendary Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

The Legend of Arena can be your commander. I, II — Create a 2/1 red Human Wizard creature token. Spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast for each Wizard you control. III — Search your library for a planeswalker card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. It enters with an additional loyalty counter on it for each Wizard you control.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 4.0 PH18 PH18 🎨 Olena Richards

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Legend of Arena? Basics

The Legend of Arena is a Legendary Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The Legend of Arena can be your commander. I, II — Create a 2/1 red Human Wizard creature token. Spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast for each Wizard you control. III — Search your library for a planeswalker card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. It enters with an additional loyalty counter on it for each Wizard you control."

How much mana does The Legend of Arena cost to cast? Basics

The Legend of Arena has a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, 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.

The Legend of Arena's mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{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.

The Legend of Arena has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Legend of Arena's current oracle text is: "The Legend of Arena can be your commander. I, II — Create a 2/1 red Human Wizard creature token. Spells you cast this turn cost {1} less to cast for each Wizard you control. III — Search your library for a planeswalker card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. It enters with an additional loyalty counter on it for each Wizard you control."

What is the current price of The Legend of Arena? Pricing

Price data for The Legend of Arena is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Legend of Arena? Pricing

You can purchase The Legend of Arena 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 Legend of Arena legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Legend of Arena legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Legend of Arena legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena 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 Legend of Arena legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Legend of Arena legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Legend of Arena legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena 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 Legend of Arena legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Arena 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 Legend of Arena from? Details

This printing of The Legend of Arena is from PH18 (PH18), with collector number 4.

The Legend of Arena may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Legend of Arena's rarity? Details

The Legend of Arena is a mythic card in PH18.

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

Who illustrated The Legend of Arena? Details

The Legend of Arena was illustrated by Olena Richards.

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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