Quick Answer

Emptiness is a mythic Creature — Elemental Incarnation from ECL (ECL) costing {4}{W/B}{W/B}.

Emptiness MTG card

Emptiness

Creature — Elemental Incarnation

Card Text

When this creature enters, if {W}{W} was spent to cast it, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. When this creature enters, if {B}{B} was spent to cast it, put three -1/-1 counters on up to one target creature. Evoke {W/B}{W/B}

Card Stats

3/5 mythic CMC: 6.0 ECL ECL 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emptiness? Basics

Emptiness is a Creature — Elemental Incarnation card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if {W}{W} was spent to cast it, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. When this creature enters, if {B}{B} was spent to cast it, put three -1/-1 counters on up to one target creature. Evoke {W/B}{W/B}"

How much mana does Emptiness cost to cast? Basics

Emptiness has a mana cost of {4}{W/B}{W/B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Emptiness's mana cost of {4}{W/B}{W/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.

Emptiness has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Emptiness's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if {W}{W} was spent to cast it, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. When this creature enters, if {B}{B} was spent to cast it, put three -1/-1 counters on up to one target creature. Evoke {W/B}{W/B}"

What is the current price of Emptiness? Pricing

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

Where can I buy Emptiness? Pricing

You can purchase Emptiness 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 Emptiness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emptiness legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Modern is not available.

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

Is Emptiness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Emptiness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Emptiness legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Emptiness legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness in Vintage is not available.

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 Emptiness legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Emptiness 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 Emptiness from? Details

This printing of Emptiness is from ECL (ECL), with collector number 222.

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

What is Emptiness's rarity? Details

Emptiness is a mythic card in ECL.

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

Who illustrated Emptiness? Details

Emptiness was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Emptiness's power and toughness? Details

Emptiness 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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