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Acolyte of the Inferno is a uncommon Creature — Human Monk from ORI (ORI) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Acolyte of the Inferno MTG card

Acolyte of the Inferno

Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

Renown 1 (When this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put a +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, it deals 2 damage to that creature.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Joseph Meehan
Renown

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$0.22
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€0.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acolyte of the Inferno? Basics

Acolyte of the Inferno is a Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Renown 1 (When this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put a +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, it deals 2 damage to that creature."

How much mana does Acolyte of the Inferno cost to cast? Basics

Acolyte of the Inferno 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.

Acolyte of the Inferno'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.

Acolyte of the Inferno 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.

Acolyte of the Inferno's current oracle text is: "Renown 1 (When this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put a +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, it deals 2 damage to that creature."

What is the current price of Acolyte of the Inferno? Pricing

The current market price for Acolyte of the Inferno is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Acolyte of the Inferno? Pricing

You can purchase Acolyte of the Inferno 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.

Acolyte of the Inferno normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.22

Is Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Acolyte of the Inferno in Standard is not available.

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

Is Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Modern? Legality

Acolyte of the Inferno is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Acolyte of the Inferno 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 Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Pioneer? Legality

Acolyte of the Inferno is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Legacy? Legality

Acolyte of the Inferno is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Vintage? Legality

Acolyte of the Inferno 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 Acolyte of the Inferno legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Acolyte of the Inferno 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 Acolyte of the Inferno from? Details

This printing of Acolyte of the Inferno is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 128.

Acolyte of the Inferno may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Acolyte of the Inferno's rarity? Details

Acolyte of the Inferno is a uncommon card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Acolyte of the Inferno? Details

Acolyte of the Inferno was illustrated by Joseph Meehan.

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

What is Acolyte of the Inferno's power and toughness? Details

Acolyte of the Inferno is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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