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Yuma, Proud Protector is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Ranger from OTC (OTC) costing {5}{R}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Yuma, Proud Protector MTG card

Yuma, Proud Protector

Legendary Creature — Human Ranger

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each land card in your graveyard. Whenever Yuma enters or attacks, you may sacrifice a land. If you do, draw a card. Whenever a Desert card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 4/2 green Plant Warrior creature token with reach.

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 8.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Matt Stewart

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuma, Proud Protector? Basics

Yuma, Proud Protector is a Legendary Creature — Human Ranger card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each land card in your graveyard. Whenever Yuma enters or attacks, you may sacrifice a land. If you do, draw a card. Whenever a Desert card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 4/2 green Plant Warrior creature token with reach."

How much mana does Yuma, Proud Protector cost to cast? Basics

Yuma, Proud Protector has a mana cost of {5}{R}{G}{W}, which equals 8.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R, W 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.

Yuma, Proud Protector's mana cost of {5}{R}{G}{W} 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.

Yuma, Proud Protector has a mana value of 8.0. 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.

Yuma, Proud Protector's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each land card in your graveyard. Whenever Yuma enters or attacks, you may sacrifice a land. If you do, draw a card. Whenever a Desert card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 4/2 green Plant Warrior creature token with reach."

What is the current price of Yuma, Proud Protector? Pricing

The current market price for Yuma, Proud Protector is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

Where can I buy Yuma, Proud Protector? Pricing

You can purchase Yuma, Proud Protector 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.

Yuma, Proud Protector normal: $0.35 | foil: $0.32

Is Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yuma, Proud Protector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Yuma, Proud Protector in Modern is not available.

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

Is Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yuma, Proud Protector 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 Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Yuma, Proud Protector in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Legacy? Legality

Yuma, Proud Protector is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Vintage? Legality

Yuma, Proud Protector 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 Yuma, Proud Protector legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yuma, Proud Protector 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 Yuma, Proud Protector from? Details

This printing of Yuma, Proud Protector is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 4.

Yuma, Proud Protector may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yuma, Proud Protector's rarity? Details

Yuma, Proud Protector is a mythic card in OTC.

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

Who illustrated Yuma, Proud Protector? Details

Yuma, Proud Protector was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Yuma, Proud Protector's power and toughness? Details

Yuma, Proud Protector is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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