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Aunt May is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Citizen from OM1 (OM1) costing {W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Aunt May MTG card

Aunt May

Legendary Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If it's a Spider, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Card Stats

0/2 uncommon CMC: 1.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Chris Mangum

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aunt May? Basics

Aunt May is a Legendary Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If it's a Spider, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Aunt May cost to cast? Basics

Aunt May has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Aunt May's mana cost of {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.

Aunt May has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Aunt May's current oracle text is: "Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If it's a Spider, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Aunt May? Pricing

Price data for Aunt May is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Aunt May? Pricing

You can purchase Aunt May 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.

Is Aunt May legal in Standard? Legality

Aunt May is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Aunt May legal in Modern? Legality

Aunt May is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Aunt May legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aunt May 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 Aunt May legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aunt May is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Aunt May legal in Legacy? Legality

Aunt May is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aunt May legal in Vintage? Legality

Aunt May 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 Aunt May legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aunt May 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 Aunt May from? Details

This printing of Aunt May is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 24.

Aunt May may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aunt May's rarity? Details

Aunt May is a uncommon card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Aunt May? Details

Aunt May was illustrated by Chris Mangum.

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

What is Aunt May's power and toughness? Details

Aunt May is a 0/2 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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