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Krile Baldesion is a rare Legendary Creature — Dwarf Wizard from FIC (FIC) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Commander.

Krile Baldesion MTG card

Krile Baldesion

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Wizard

Card Text

Lifelink Trace Aether — Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may return target creature card with mana value equal to that spell's mana value from your graveyard to your hand. Do this only once each turn.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Jason Kiantoro
Lifelink

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$0.52
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$2.19
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$0.49
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$3.49
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€0.35
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€5.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krile Baldesion? Basics

Krile Baldesion is a Legendary Creature — Dwarf Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink Trace Aether — Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may return target creature card with mana value equal to that spell's mana value from your graveyard to your hand. Do this only once each turn."

How much mana does Krile Baldesion cost to cast? Basics

Krile Baldesion has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Krile Baldesion's mana cost of {W}{U} 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.

Krile Baldesion has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Krile Baldesion's current oracle text is: "Lifelink Trace Aether — Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may return target creature card with mana value equal to that spell's mana value from your graveyard to your hand. Do this only once each turn."

What is the current price of Krile Baldesion? Pricing

The current market price for Krile Baldesion is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Krile Baldesion? Pricing

You can purchase Krile Baldesion 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.

Krile Baldesion normal: $0.52 | foil: $2.19

Is Krile Baldesion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Krile Baldesion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Krile Baldesion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Krile Baldesion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Krile Baldesion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Krile Baldesion 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 Krile Baldesion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Krile Baldesion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Krile Baldesion legal in Legacy? Legality

Krile Baldesion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Krile Baldesion legal in Vintage? Legality

Krile Baldesion 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 Krile Baldesion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Krile Baldesion 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 Krile Baldesion from? Details

This printing of Krile Baldesion is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 176.

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

What is Krile Baldesion's rarity? Details

Krile Baldesion is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Krile Baldesion? Details

Krile Baldesion was illustrated by Jason Kiantoro.

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

What is Krile Baldesion's power and toughness? Details

Krile Baldesion is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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