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Pentavus
HOP · Planechase #123 · Rare · released 2009-09-04
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Artifact Creature — Construct
This creature enters with five +1/+1 counters on it.
{1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Pentavite artifact creature token with flying.
{1}, Sacrifice a Pentavite: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Pentavus is a rare creature from Planechase (2009). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2003 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.17 to $9.64 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.68
Format legality
Where you can play Pentavus in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.17 to $9.64 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret at $0.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin | 226 | Rare | $0.36 | $9.64 |
| Planechase This page | 123 | Rare | $0.68 | — |
| Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret | 58 | Rare | $0.17 | — |
| Magic 2012 | 213 | Rare | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| Commander 2014 | 261 | Rare | $0.26 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 209 | Rare | $0.41 | — |
| The List | C14-261 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2011-09-22You can remove any +1/+1 counter on Pentavus to activate its first activated ability, not just ones created by Pentavus’s other abilities.
- 2011-09-22You can sacrifice any Pentavite creature you control (such as an Adaptive Automaton with Pentavite as its chosen type) to activate Pentavus’s second activated ability, not just ones created by Pentavus’s other abilities.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pentavus legal in Commander?
Yes — Pentavus is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Pentavus legal in?
Pentavus is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Pentavus been printed?
Pentavus has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2003 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Pentavus?
The cheapest printing is Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret (#58) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Pentavus?
This printing of Pentavus was illustrated by Greg Staples.