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Jenova, Ancient Calamity is a rare Legendary Creature — Alien from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{B}{G}. Current price: $1.85 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity MTG card

Jenova, Ancient Calamity

Legendary Creature — Alien

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova's power on up to one other target creature. That creature becomes a Mutant in addition to its other types. Whenever a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power.

Card Stats

1/5 rare CMC: 4.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Ignatius Budi

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$1.85
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$2.79
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$1.49
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jenova, Ancient Calamity? Basics

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is a Legendary Creature — Alien card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova's power on up to one other target creature. That creature becomes a Mutant in addition to its other types. Whenever a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power."

How much mana does Jenova, Ancient Calamity cost to cast? Basics

Jenova, Ancient Calamity has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity's mana cost of {2}{B}{G} 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.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity 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.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova's power on up to one other target creature. That creature becomes a Mutant in addition to its other types. Whenever a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power."

What is the current price of Jenova, Ancient Calamity? Pricing

The current market price for Jenova, Ancient Calamity is approximately $1.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Jenova, Ancient Calamity? Pricing

You can purchase Jenova, Ancient Calamity 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.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity normal: $1.85 | foil: $2.79

Is Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Standard? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Modern? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity 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 Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Legacy? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Vintage? Legality

Jenova, Ancient Calamity 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 Jenova, Ancient Calamity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jenova, Ancient Calamity 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 Jenova, Ancient Calamity from? Details

This printing of Jenova, Ancient Calamity is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 228.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jenova, Ancient Calamity's rarity? Details

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is a rare card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Jenova, Ancient Calamity? Details

Jenova, Ancient Calamity was illustrated by Ignatius Budi.

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

What is Jenova, Ancient Calamity's power and toughness? Details

Jenova, Ancient Calamity is a 1/5 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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