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Cecily, Haunted Mage is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from SLD (SLD) costing {1}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $9.65 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cecily, Haunted Mage MTG card

Cecily, Haunted Mage

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Your maximum hand size is eleven. Whenever Cecily, Haunted Mage attacks, you draw a card and you lose 1 life. Then if you have eleven or more cards in your hand, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost. Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)

Card Stats

3/5 rare CMC: 4.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Pauline Voss
Friends forever

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$9.65
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$9.90
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$9.49
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$9.49
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€10.46
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€10.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cecily, Haunted Mage? Basics

Cecily, Haunted Mage is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Your maximum hand size is eleven. Whenever Cecily, Haunted Mage attacks, you draw a card and you lose 1 life. Then if you have eleven or more cards in your hand, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost. Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)"

How much mana does Cecily, Haunted Mage cost to cast? Basics

Cecily, Haunted Mage has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U 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.

Cecily, Haunted Mage's mana cost of {1}{U}{B}{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.

Cecily, Haunted Mage 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.

Cecily, Haunted Mage's current oracle text is: "Your maximum hand size is eleven. Whenever Cecily, Haunted Mage attacks, you draw a card and you lose 1 life. Then if you have eleven or more cards in your hand, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost. Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have friends forever.)"

What is the current price of Cecily, Haunted Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Cecily, Haunted Mage is approximately $9.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.9 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €10.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Cecily, Haunted Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Cecily, Haunted Mage 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.

Cecily, Haunted Mage normal: $9.65 | foil: $9.9

Is Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cecily, Haunted Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cecily, Haunted Mage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cecily, Haunted Mage 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 Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cecily, Haunted Mage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Cecily, Haunted Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Cecily, Haunted Mage 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 Cecily, Haunted Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cecily, Haunted Mage 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 Cecily, Haunted Mage from? Details

This printing of Cecily, Haunted Mage is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 343.

Cecily, Haunted Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cecily, Haunted Mage's rarity? Details

Cecily, Haunted Mage is a rare card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Cecily, Haunted Mage? Details

Cecily, Haunted Mage was illustrated by Pauline Voss.

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

What is Cecily, Haunted Mage's power and toughness? Details

Cecily, Haunted Mage is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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