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Karn's Sylex
DMU · Dominaria United #234 · Mythic · released 2022-09-09
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Legendary Artifact
Karn's Sylex enters tapped.
Players can't pay life to cast spells or to activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.
{X}, {T}, Exile Karn's Sylex: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value X or less. Activate only as a sorcery.
Karn's Sylex is a mythic artifact from Dominaria United (2022). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.86 to $3.07 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.86
USD Foil$1.10
Format legality
Where you can play Karn's Sylex in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.86 to $3.07 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria United at $0.86.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominaria United Promos | 234s | Mythic | — | $3.07 |
| Dominaria United Promos | 234p | Mythic | $1.87 | $0.96 |
| Dominaria United This page | 234 | Mythic | $0.86 | $1.07 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2022-09-09If a spell or an activated ability that isn’t a mana ability has a cost that requires a player to pay life, that spell or ability can’t be cast or activated.
- 2022-09-09Other things may still cause players to pay life, such as a resolving spell or ability.
- 2022-09-09Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keyword abilities are activated abilities (such as cycling) and will have colons in their reminder text.
- 2022-09-09An activated mana ability is one that produces mana as it resolves, not one that costs mana to activate.
- 2022-09-09Players may always pay 0 life, even if an effect says they can’t pay life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Karn's Sylex legal in Commander?
Yes — Karn's Sylex is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Karn's Sylex legal in?
Karn's Sylex is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Karn's Sylex been printed?
Karn's Sylex has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Karn's Sylex?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria United (#234) at about $0.86.
Who illustrated Karn's Sylex?
This printing of Karn's Sylex was illustrated by Adam Paquette.