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Topan Ascetic

{2}{G}

Creature — Human Monk

Shards of Alara·ala #151·Uncommon·2008·Art by Sal Villagran
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Topan Ascetic
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Oracle Text

Tap an untapped creature you control: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

Monks from Topa wander all of Bant, encouraging the Unbeholden to find their place in society through honorable combat.

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Print Details

Set
Shards of Alara (ALA)
Number
#151
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Sal Villagran
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.08
USD Foil
$0.25
EUR
€0.05
EUR Foil
€0.15
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

10/1/2008·wotc

Since Topan Ascetic's activated ability doesn't have a tap symbol in its cost, you can tap a creature (including Topan Ascetic itself) that hasn't been under your control since your most recent turn began to pay the cost.

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