Quick Answer

Rock Star is a common Creature — Elemental Performer from UNF (UNF) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.06 USD.

Rock Star MTG card

Rock Star

Creature — Elemental Performer

Card Text

Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, reveal the top five cards of your library. Ask a person outside the game to choose which of them is most like a rock band. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Born to, and of, rock.

Card Stats

4/5 common CMC: 5.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Dave Allsop
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Star? Basics

Rock Star is a Creature — Elemental Performer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, reveal the top five cards of your library. Ask a person outside the game to choose which of them is most like a rock band. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Rock Star cost to cast? Basics

Rock Star has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Rock Star's mana cost of {4}{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.

Rock Star 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.

Rock Star's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, reveal the top five cards of your library. Ask a person outside the game to choose which of them is most like a rock band. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Rock Star? Pricing

The current market price for Rock Star is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Rock Star? Pricing

You can purchase Rock Star 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.

Rock Star normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.02

Is Rock Star legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rock Star legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rock Star legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star in Commander is not available.

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

Is Rock Star legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rock Star legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Rock Star legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star 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 Rock Star legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Star 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 Rock Star from? Details

This printing of Rock Star is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 122.

Rock Star may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rock Star's rarity? Details

Rock Star is a common card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Rock Star? Details

Rock Star was illustrated by Dave Allsop.

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

What is Rock Star's power and toughness? Details

Rock Star 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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