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Seshiro the Anointed is a rare Legendary Creature — Snake Monk from CHK (CHK) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $5.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Seshiro the Anointed MTG card

Seshiro the Anointed

Legendary Creature — Snake Monk

Card Text

Other Snake creatures you control get +2/+2. Whenever a Snake you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.

His family was the first to reach out to the human monks. He soon knew as many koans as he did blade strikes.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 6.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Daren Bader

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$5.03
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$39.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seshiro the Anointed? Basics

Seshiro the Anointed is a Legendary Creature — Snake Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other Snake creatures you control get +2/+2. Whenever a Snake you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card."

How much mana does Seshiro the Anointed cost to cast? Basics

Seshiro the Anointed has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Seshiro the Anointed's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} 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.

Seshiro the Anointed has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Seshiro the Anointed's current oracle text is: "Other Snake creatures you control get +2/+2. Whenever a Snake you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card."

What is the current price of Seshiro the Anointed? Pricing

The current market price for Seshiro the Anointed is approximately $5.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $39.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Seshiro the Anointed? Pricing

You can purchase Seshiro the Anointed 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.

Seshiro the Anointed normal: $5.03 | foil: $39.99

Is Seshiro the Anointed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Seshiro the Anointed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Seshiro the Anointed legal in Modern? Legality

Seshiro the Anointed is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Seshiro the Anointed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Seshiro the Anointed 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 Seshiro the Anointed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Seshiro the Anointed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Seshiro the Anointed legal in Legacy? Legality

Seshiro the Anointed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Seshiro the Anointed legal in Vintage? Legality

Seshiro the Anointed 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 Seshiro the Anointed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Seshiro the Anointed 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 Seshiro the Anointed from? Details

This printing of Seshiro the Anointed is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 241.

Seshiro the Anointed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Seshiro the Anointed's rarity? Details

Seshiro the Anointed is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Seshiro the Anointed? Details

Seshiro the Anointed was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Seshiro the Anointed's power and toughness? Details

Seshiro the Anointed 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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