Quick Answer

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is a rare Enchantment Creature — Saga Drake from FIC (FIC) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $3.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda MTG card

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda

Enchantment Creature — Saga Drake

Card Text

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Exile an instant or sorcery card from each graveyard. II, III, IV — Add {R} for each lore counter on this Saga. You may cast an instant or sorcery card exiled with this Saga, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. Flying, haste

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 FIC FIC 🎨 TAKUMI
Flying Haste

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$3.10
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$6.25
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$4.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda? Basics

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is a Enchantment Creature — Saga Drake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Exile an instant or sorcery card from each graveyard. II, III, IV — Add {R} for each lore counter on this Saga. You may cast an instant or sorcery card exiled with this Saga, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. Flying, haste"

How much mana does Summon: Esper Valigarmanda cost to cast? Basics

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda's mana cost of {3}{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.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda's current oracle text is: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Exile an instant or sorcery card from each graveyard. II, III, IV — Add {R} for each lore counter on this Saga. You may cast an instant or sorcery card exiled with this Saga, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. Flying, haste"

What is the current price of Summon: Esper Valigarmanda? Pricing

The current market price for Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is approximately $3.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.9 EUR.

Where can I buy Summon: Esper Valigarmanda? Pricing

You can purchase Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda normal: $3.1 | foil: $6.25

Is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Summon: Esper Valigarmanda in Standard is not available.

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

Is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Summon: Esper Valigarmanda in Modern is not available.

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

Is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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 Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Summon: Esper Valigarmanda in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Legacy? Legality

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Vintage? Legality

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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 Summon: Esper Valigarmanda legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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 Summon: Esper Valigarmanda from? Details

This printing of Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 198.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda's rarity? Details

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Summon: Esper Valigarmanda? Details

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda was illustrated by TAKUMI.

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

What is Summon: Esper Valigarmanda's power and toughness? Details

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda 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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