Quick Answer

Jon Irenicus, the Exile is a rare Legendary Creature — Elf Wizard from HBG (HBG) costing {2}{U}{B}.

Jon Irenicus, the Exile MTG card

Jon Irenicus, the Exile

Legendary Creature — Elf Wizard

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, draw a card if your library has more cards in it than target opponent's library. Otherwise, each opponent mills five cards.

Card Stats

3/5 rare CMC: 4.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Igor Grechanyi
Mill

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jon Irenicus, the Exile? Basics

Jon Irenicus, the Exile is a Legendary Creature — Elf Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, draw a card if your library has more cards in it than target opponent's library. Otherwise, each opponent mills five cards."

How much mana does Jon Irenicus, the Exile cost to cast? Basics

Jon Irenicus, the Exile has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Jon Irenicus, the Exile's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Jon Irenicus, the Exile 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.

Jon Irenicus, the Exile's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, draw a card if your library has more cards in it than target opponent's library. Otherwise, each opponent mills five cards."

What is the current price of Jon Irenicus, the Exile? Pricing

Price data for Jon Irenicus, the Exile is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Jon Irenicus, the Exile? Pricing

You can purchase Jon Irenicus, the Exile 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 Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile in Modern is not available.

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

Is Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile in Commander is not available.

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

Is Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile 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 Jon Irenicus, the Exile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jon Irenicus, the Exile 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 Jon Irenicus, the Exile from? Details

This printing of Jon Irenicus, the Exile is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 72.

Jon Irenicus, the Exile may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jon Irenicus, the Exile's rarity? Details

Jon Irenicus, the Exile is a rare card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Jon Irenicus, the Exile? Details

Jon Irenicus, the Exile was illustrated by Igor Grechanyi.

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

What is Jon Irenicus, the Exile's power and toughness? Details

Jon Irenicus, the Exile 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.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Total Decks: 0
Selected: New Deck
0
Try Our Search Engine
Cards in deck 0
No cards yet - add from search or card pages
Switch Deck
No saved decks yet
Rename Current Deck