Quick Answer

Ascend from Avernus is a rare Sorcery from CLB (CLB) costing {X}{W}{W}{W}. Current price: $1.31 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ascend from Avernus MTG card

Ascend from Avernus

Sorcery

Card Text

Return all creature and planeswalker cards with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile Ascend from Avernus.

Smoke clogged the streets and rubble littered the ground, but sunlight shining on the long-lost towers of Elturel was still a beautiful sight.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Bruce Brenneise

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Market Prices

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$1.31
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$2.35
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$3.49
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$3.49
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€1.91
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€2.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascend from Avernus? Basics

Ascend from Avernus is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return all creature and planeswalker cards with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile Ascend from Avernus."

How much mana does Ascend from Avernus cost to cast? Basics

Ascend from Avernus has a mana cost of {X}{W}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Ascend from Avernus's mana cost of {X}{W}{W}{W} 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.

Ascend from Avernus 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.

Ascend from Avernus's current oracle text is: "Return all creature and planeswalker cards with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile Ascend from Avernus."

What is the current price of Ascend from Avernus? Pricing

The current market price for Ascend from Avernus is approximately $1.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Ascend from Avernus? Pricing

You can purchase Ascend from Avernus 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.

Ascend from Avernus normal: $1.31 | foil: $2.35

Is Ascend from Avernus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ascend from Avernus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ascend from Avernus legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ascend from Avernus in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ascend from Avernus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ascend from Avernus 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 Ascend from Avernus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ascend from Avernus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ascend from Avernus legal in Legacy? Legality

Ascend from Avernus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ascend from Avernus legal in Vintage? Legality

Ascend from Avernus 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 Ascend from Avernus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ascend from Avernus 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 Ascend from Avernus from? Details

This printing of Ascend from Avernus is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 5.

Ascend from Avernus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ascend from Avernus's rarity? Details

Ascend from Avernus is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Ascend from Avernus? Details

Ascend from Avernus was illustrated by Bruce Brenneise.

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

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