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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Knight from C18 (C18) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $3.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor MTG card

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Whenever Varchild deals combat damage to a player, that player creates that many 1/1 red Survivor creature tokens. Survivors your opponents control can't block, and they can't attack you or planeswalkers you control. When Varchild leaves the battlefield, gain control of all Survivors.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 C18 C18 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

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$3.06
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$5.49
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€2.81
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€4.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor? Basics

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is a Legendary Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Varchild deals combat damage to a player, that player creates that many 1/1 red Survivor creature tokens. Survivors your opponents control can't block, and they can't attack you or planeswalkers you control. When Varchild leaves the battlefield, gain control of all Survivors."

How much mana does Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor cost to cast? Basics

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's current oracle text is: "Whenever Varchild deals combat damage to a player, that player creates that many 1/1 red Survivor creature tokens. Survivors your opponents control can't block, and they can't attack you or planeswalkers you control. When Varchild leaves the battlefield, gain control of all Survivors."

What is the current price of Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor? Pricing

The current market price for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is approximately $3.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor? Pricing

You can purchase Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor 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 Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor 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 Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Legacy? Legality

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Vintage? Legality

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor 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 Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor 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 Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor from? Details

This printing of Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is from C18 (C18), with collector number 28.

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's rarity? Details

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor? Details

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's power and toughness? Details

Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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