Quick Answer

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Advisor from PTK (PTK) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $61.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist MTG card

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.

When Zhuge Jin proposed the marriage of Guan Yu's daugher and Sun Quan's heir, Guan Yu's arrogant refusal led to disaster.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Song Shikai

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$61.48
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Card Kingdom
$74.99
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Cardmarket
€20.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist? Basics

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is a Legendary Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

How much mana does Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist cost to cast? Basics

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist 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.

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

What is the current price of Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist? Pricing

The current market price for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is approximately $61.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €20.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist? Pricing

You can purchase Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist 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 Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist 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 Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Legacy? Legality

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Vintage? Legality

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist 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 Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist 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 Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist from? Details

This printing of Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 66.

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's rarity? Details

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is a rare card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist? Details

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist was illustrated by Song Shikai.

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

What is Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's power and toughness? Details

Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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