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Magus of the Arena
PLC · Planar Chaos #104 · Rare · released 2007-02-02
{4}{R}{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
{3}, {T}: Tap target creature you control and target creature of an opponent's choice they control. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
The magus still hears the roar of the crowds. They're gone, but the will to compete remains.
Magus of the Arena is a rare red creature from Planar Chaos (2007). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2007 to 2013. Recent market prices range from $0.16 to $0.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.16
USD Foil$0.50
Format legality
Where you can play Magus of the Arena in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.16 to $0.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Planar Chaos at $0.16.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planar Chaos This page | 104 | Rare | $0.16 | $0.50 |
| Commander 2013 | 115 | Rare | $0.24 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2007-02-01If either target leaves the battlefield before the ability resolves, the ability taps the remaining target, but no damage is dealt. If both targets leave the battlefield, the ability doesn't resolve.
- 2007-02-01Magus of the Arena's controller always chooses their creature first.
- 2007-02-01If an effect changes the targets of this ability, the second target can be changed to any creature the chosen opponent controls. The choice of opponent can't be changed.
- 2007-02-01Tapped creatures can be targeted. Tapping them again will do nothing, but they'll still deal damage.
- 2007-02-01If an effect changes the targets of this ability, the second target can be changed to any creature the chosen opponent controls. The choice of opponent can't be changed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Magus of the Arena legal in Commander?
Yes — Magus of the Arena is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Magus of the Arena legal in?
Magus of the Arena is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Magus of the Arena been printed?
Magus of the Arena has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2007 to 2013.
What is the cheapest printing of Magus of the Arena?
The cheapest printing is Planar Chaos (#104) at about $0.16.
Who illustrated Magus of the Arena?
This printing of Magus of the Arena was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.