Quick Answer

Sarevok the Usurper is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Knight from HBG (HBG) costing {3}{B}.

Sarevok the Usurper MTG card

Sarevok the Usurper

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Specialize {3} At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of creature cards in your graveyard.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Ben Hill
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarevok the Usurper? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Specialize {3} At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of creature cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Sarevok the Usurper cost to cast? Basics

Sarevok the Usurper has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Sarevok the Usurper's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Sarevok the Usurper 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.

Sarevok the Usurper's current oracle text is: "Specialize {3} At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of creature cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Sarevok the Usurper? Pricing

Price data for Sarevok the Usurper is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sarevok the Usurper? Pricing

You can purchase Sarevok the Usurper 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.

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper in Commander is not available.

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

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Sarevok the Usurper legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper 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 Sarevok the Usurper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sarevok the Usurper 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 Sarevok the Usurper from? Details

This printing of Sarevok the Usurper is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 9.

Sarevok the Usurper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sarevok the Usurper's rarity? Details

Sarevok the Usurper is a uncommon card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Sarevok the Usurper? Details

Sarevok the Usurper was illustrated by Ben Hill.

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

What is Sarevok the Usurper's power and toughness? Details

Sarevok the Usurper is a 3/3 creature.

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

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