Quick Answer

Novice Knight is a uncommon Creature — Human Knight from M19 (M19) costing {W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Novice Knight MTG card

Novice Knight

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) As long as this creature is enchanted or equipped, it can attack as though it didn't have defender.

Even the greatest hero begins with nothing.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 1.0 M19 M19 🎨 Yongjae Choi
Defender

What kind of card is this?

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Market Prices

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$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Novice Knight? Basics

Novice Knight is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) As long as this creature is enchanted or equipped, it can attack as though it didn't have defender."

How much mana does Novice Knight cost to cast? Basics

Novice Knight has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Novice Knight's mana cost of {W} 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.

Novice Knight has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Novice Knight's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) As long as this creature is enchanted or equipped, it can attack as though it didn't have defender."

What is the current price of Novice Knight? Pricing

The current market price for Novice Knight is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Novice Knight? Pricing

You can purchase Novice Knight 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.

Novice Knight normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.47

Is Novice Knight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Novice Knight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Novice Knight legal in Modern? Legality

Novice Knight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Novice Knight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Novice Knight 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 Novice Knight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Novice Knight is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Novice Knight legal in Legacy? Legality

Novice Knight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Novice Knight legal in Vintage? Legality

Novice Knight 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 Novice Knight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Novice Knight 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 Novice Knight from? Details

This printing of Novice Knight is from M19 (M19), with collector number 30.

Novice Knight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Novice Knight's rarity? Details

Novice Knight is a uncommon card in M19.

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

Who illustrated Novice Knight? Details

Novice Knight was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

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

What is Novice Knight's power and toughness? Details

Novice Knight is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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