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Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Wizard from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied MTG card

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied

Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Wizard

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 0/1 black Wizard creature token with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this token deals 1 damage to each opponent." Then if you control four or more Wizards, transform Kuja.

"Peace is but a shadow of death, desperate to forget its painful past..."

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Joshua Raphael
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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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Other Printings (18 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied? Basics

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is a Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 0/1 black Wizard creature token with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this token deals 1 damage to each opponent." Then if you control four or more Wizards, transform Kuja."

How much mana does Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied cost to cast? Basics

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied has a mana cost of {2}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied's mana cost of {2}{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.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 0/1 black Wizard creature token with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this token deals 1 damage to each opponent." Then if you control four or more Wizards, transform Kuja."

What is the current price of Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied? Pricing

The current market price for Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied? Pricing

You can purchase Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied normal: $0.7 | foil: $1.52

Is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Standard? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Modern? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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 Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Legacy? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Vintage? Legality

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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 Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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 Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied from? Details

This printing of Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 232.

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied's rarity? Details

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied 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 Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied? Details

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied was illustrated by Joshua Raphael.

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

What is Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied's power and toughness? Details

Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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