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Akuta, Born of Ash is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.68 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Akuta, Born of Ash MTG card

Akuta, Born of Ash

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Haste At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have more cards in hand than each opponent, you may sacrifice a Swamp. If you do, return Akuta from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 4.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Ben Thompson
Haste

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$0.68
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$6.07
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$0.49
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€0.23
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€3.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akuta, Born of Ash? Basics

Akuta, Born of Ash is a Legendary Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have more cards in hand than each opponent, you may sacrifice a Swamp. If you do, return Akuta from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Akuta, Born of Ash cost to cast? Basics

Akuta, Born of Ash has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Akuta, Born of Ash's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} 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.

Akuta, Born of Ash has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Akuta, Born of Ash's current oracle text is: "Haste At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have more cards in hand than each opponent, you may sacrifice a Swamp. If you do, return Akuta from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Akuta, Born of Ash? Pricing

The current market price for Akuta, Born of Ash is approximately $0.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Akuta, Born of Ash? Pricing

You can purchase Akuta, Born of Ash 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.

Akuta, Born of Ash normal: $0.68 | foil: $6.07

Is Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Akuta, Born of Ash in Standard is not available.

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

Is Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Modern? Legality

Akuta, Born of Ash is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akuta, Born of Ash 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 Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Akuta, Born of Ash in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Legacy? Legality

Akuta, Born of Ash is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Vintage? Legality

Akuta, Born of Ash 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 Akuta, Born of Ash legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Akuta, Born of Ash 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 Akuta, Born of Ash from? Details

This printing of Akuta, Born of Ash is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 61.

Akuta, Born of Ash may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akuta, Born of Ash's rarity? Details

Akuta, Born of Ash is a rare card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Akuta, Born of Ash? Details

Akuta, Born of Ash was illustrated by Ben Thompson.

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

What is Akuta, Born of Ash's power and toughness? Details

Akuta, Born of Ash is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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