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Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $4.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin MTG card

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever Kefka enters or attacks, each player discards a card. Then you draw a card for each card type among cards discarded this way. {8}: Each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice. Transform Kefka. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

4/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Xui Ton
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin? Basics

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Kefka enters or attacks, each player discards a card. Then you draw a card for each card type among cards discarded this way. {8}: Each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice. Transform Kefka. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin cost to cast? Basics

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin's mana cost of {2}{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.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin's current oracle text is: "Whenever Kefka enters or attacks, each player discards a card. Then you draw a card for each card type among cards discarded this way. {8}: Each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice. Transform Kefka. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin? Pricing

The current market price for Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is approximately $4.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin? Pricing

You can purchase Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin 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.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin normal: $4.11 | foil: $8.05

Is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Standard? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Modern? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin 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 Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Legacy? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Vintage? Legality

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin 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 Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin 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 Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin from? Details

This printing of Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 231.

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin's rarity? Details

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is a mythic card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin? Details

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin was illustrated by Xui Ton.

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

What is Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin's power and toughness? Details

Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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