Quick Answer

Urza, Prince of Kroog is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Artificer from BRO (BRO) costing {2}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Urza, Prince of Kroog MTG card

Urza, Prince of Kroog

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Artifact creatures you control get +2/+2. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target artifact you control, except it's a 1/1 Soldier creature in addition to its other types.

"At heart, Urza was an inventor, not a warlord. Over time, the burdens of leadership left him as cold and calculating as his mechanical creations." —*The Antiquities War*

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Cosmin Podar

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.39
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TCGPlayer
$1.05
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.64
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Cardmarket
€1.61
Foil
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urza, Prince of Kroog? Basics

Urza, Prince of Kroog is a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Artifact creatures you control get +2/+2. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target artifact you control, except it's a 1/1 Soldier creature in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Urza, Prince of Kroog cost to cast? Basics

Urza, Prince of Kroog has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Urza, Prince of Kroog's mana cost of {2}{W}{U} 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.

Urza, Prince of Kroog 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.

Urza, Prince of Kroog's current oracle text is: "Artifact creatures you control get +2/+2. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target artifact you control, except it's a 1/1 Soldier creature in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Urza, Prince of Kroog? Pricing

The current market price for Urza, Prince of Kroog is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Urza, Prince of Kroog? Pricing

You can purchase Urza, Prince of Kroog 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.

Urza, Prince of Kroog normal: $0.39 | foil: $1.05

Is Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Urza, Prince of Kroog in Standard is not available.

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

Is Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Modern? Legality

Urza, Prince of Kroog is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Urza, Prince of Kroog 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 Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Urza, Prince of Kroog is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Legacy? Legality

Urza, Prince of Kroog is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Vintage? Legality

Urza, Prince of Kroog 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 Urza, Prince of Kroog legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Urza, Prince of Kroog 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 Urza, Prince of Kroog from? Details

This printing of Urza, Prince of Kroog is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 296.

Urza, Prince of Kroog may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Urza, Prince of Kroog's rarity? Details

Urza, Prince of Kroog is a rare card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Urza, Prince of Kroog? Details

Urza, Prince of Kroog was illustrated by Cosmin Podar.

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

What is Urza, Prince of Kroog's power and toughness? Details

Urza, Prince of Kroog 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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