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War Historian is a common Creature — Human Monk from MOM (MOM) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

War Historian MTG card

War Historian

Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

Reach This creature has indestructible as long as it attacked a battle this turn.

All children on Kamigawa learn of the Kami War. Hostilities with beings from another reality were understood, and no time was wasted in disbelief.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 3.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Ryan Valle
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$0.02
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$0.01
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War Historian? Basics

War Historian is a Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach This creature has indestructible as long as it attacked a battle this turn."

How much mana does War Historian cost to cast? Basics

War Historian has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

War Historian's mana cost of {2}{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.

War Historian has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

War Historian's current oracle text is: "Reach This creature has indestructible as long as it attacked a battle this turn."

What is the current price of War Historian? Pricing

The current market price for War Historian is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.01 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy War Historian? Pricing

You can purchase War Historian 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.

War Historian normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.01

Is War Historian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for War Historian in Standard is not available.

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

Is War Historian legal in Modern? Legality

War Historian is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is War Historian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

War Historian 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 War Historian legal in Pioneer? Legality

War Historian is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is War Historian legal in Legacy? Legality

War Historian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is War Historian legal in Vintage? Legality

War Historian 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 War Historian legal in Pauper? Legality

War Historian is Legal in Pauper format.

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 War Historian from? Details

This printing of War Historian is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 214.

War Historian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is War Historian's rarity? Details

War Historian is a common card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated War Historian? Details

War Historian was illustrated by Ryan Valle.

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

What is War Historian's power and toughness? Details

War Historian 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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