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The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is a mythic Enchantment — Saga from TLA (TLA) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $3.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen MTG card

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter.) I — Starting with you, each player chooses up to one permanent with mana value 3 or greater from among permanents your opponents control. Exile those permanents. II — You may have target opponent draw three cards. If you do, draw three cards. III — Exile this Saga, then return it to the battlefield transformed under your control.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 5.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Kuno
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Market Prices

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$3.04
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TCGPlayer
$3.86
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$4.49
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$4.99
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€2.97
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€3.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen? Basics

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter.) I — Starting with you, each player chooses up to one permanent with mana value 3 or greater from among permanents your opponents control. Exile those permanents. II — You may have target opponent draw three cards. If you do, draw three cards. III — Exile this Saga, then return it to the battlefield transformed under your control."

How much mana does The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen cost to cast? Basics

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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.

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen'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.

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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.

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen's current oracle text is: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter.) I — Starting with you, each player chooses up to one permanent with mana value 3 or greater from among permanents your opponents control. Exile those permanents. II — You may have target opponent draw three cards. If you do, draw three cards. III — Exile this Saga, then return it to the battlefield transformed under your control."

What is the current price of The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen? Pricing

The current market price for The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is approximately $3.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.97 EUR.

Where can I buy The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen? Pricing

You can purchase The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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.

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen normal: $3.04 | foil: $3.86

Is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Standard? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Modern? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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 The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Pioneer? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Legacy? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Vintage? Legality

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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 The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen 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 Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen from? Details

This printing of The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 27.

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

What is The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen's rarity? Details

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen is a mythic card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen? Details

The Legend of Yangchen // Avatar Yangchen was illustrated by Kuno.

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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