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Celestial Kirin is a rare Legendary Creature — Kirin Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.76 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Celestial Kirin MTG card

Celestial Kirin

Legendary Creature — Kirin Spirit

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, destroy all permanents with that spell's mana value.

All bow at its visitation—some in awe, some in honor, some in fear.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Adam Rex
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Market Prices

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$0.76
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$11.82
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$1.29
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$2.99
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€0.64
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€8.54
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celestial Kirin? Basics

Celestial Kirin is a Legendary Creature — Kirin Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, destroy all permanents with that spell's mana value."

How much mana does Celestial Kirin cost to cast? Basics

Celestial Kirin has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Celestial Kirin's mana cost of {2}{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.

Celestial Kirin 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.

Celestial Kirin's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, destroy all permanents with that spell's mana value."

What is the current price of Celestial Kirin? Pricing

The current market price for Celestial Kirin is approximately $0.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Celestial Kirin? Pricing

You can purchase Celestial Kirin 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.

Celestial Kirin normal: $0.76 | foil: $11.82

Is Celestial Kirin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Celestial Kirin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Celestial Kirin legal in Modern? Legality

Celestial Kirin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Celestial Kirin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Celestial Kirin 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 Celestial Kirin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Celestial Kirin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Celestial Kirin legal in Legacy? Legality

Celestial Kirin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Celestial Kirin legal in Vintage? Legality

Celestial Kirin 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 Celestial Kirin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Celestial Kirin 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 Celestial Kirin from? Details

This printing of Celestial Kirin is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 3.

Celestial Kirin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Celestial Kirin's rarity? Details

Celestial Kirin 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 Celestial Kirin? Details

Celestial Kirin was illustrated by Adam Rex.

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

What is Celestial Kirin's power and toughness? Details

Celestial Kirin is a 3/3 creature.

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

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