Quick Answer

Umezawa's Jitte is a rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from AA3 (AA3) costing {2}. Legal in Commander.

Umezawa's Jitte MTG card

Umezawa's Jitte

Legendary Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put two charge counters on Umezawa's Jitte. Remove a charge counter from Umezawa's Jitte: Choose one — • Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • You gain 2 life. Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 AA3 AA3 🎨 Christopher Moeller
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Umezawa's Jitte? Basics

Umezawa's Jitte is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put two charge counters on Umezawa's Jitte. Remove a charge counter from Umezawa's Jitte: Choose one — • Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • You gain 2 life. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Umezawa's Jitte cost to cast? Basics

Umezawa's Jitte has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Umezawa's Jitte's mana cost of {2} 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.

Umezawa's Jitte has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Umezawa's Jitte's current oracle text is: "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put two charge counters on Umezawa's Jitte. Remove a charge counter from Umezawa's Jitte: Choose one — • Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • You gain 2 life. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Umezawa's Jitte? Pricing

Price data for Umezawa's Jitte is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Umezawa's Jitte? Pricing

You can purchase Umezawa's Jitte 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 Umezawa's Jitte legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Umezawa's Jitte in Standard is not available.

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

Is Umezawa's Jitte legal in Modern? Legality

Umezawa's Jitte is Banned in Modern format.

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

Is Umezawa's Jitte legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Umezawa's Jitte 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 Umezawa's Jitte legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Umezawa's Jitte in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Umezawa's Jitte legal in Legacy? Legality

Umezawa's Jitte is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Umezawa's Jitte legal in Vintage? Legality

Umezawa's Jitte 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 Umezawa's Jitte legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Umezawa's Jitte 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 Umezawa's Jitte from? Details

This printing of Umezawa's Jitte is from AA3 (AA3), with collector number 23.

Umezawa's Jitte may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Umezawa's Jitte's rarity? Details

Umezawa's Jitte is a rare card in AA3.

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

Who illustrated Umezawa's Jitte? Details

Umezawa's Jitte was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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