Topan Ascetic
ALAShards of Alara/#151/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
TCGplayer$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.08
90d low
$0.08
Paper printings priced
1
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Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Shards of Alara
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.08.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 150% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Monk
Tap an untapped creature you control: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
Creature
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Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2008
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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About this card
Topan Ascetic
Topan Ascetic is a Creature — Human Monk, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Topan Ascetic FAQ
How much is Topan Ascetic worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Topan Ascetic is $0.08. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.08 to $0.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Topan Ascetic?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Topan Ascetic first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #151, released 2008-10-03.
Is there a foil version of Topan Ascetic?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.20 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 150% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Topan Ascetic legal in Commander?
Yes, Topan Ascetic is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Topan Ascetic legal in Modern?
Yes, Topan Ascetic is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Topan Ascetic legal in Standard?
Topan Ascetic is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Topan Ascetic do?
Topan Ascetic is a Creature — Human Monk with mana cost {2}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Tap an untapped creature you control: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.".