Kumano's Pupils
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#177/2004Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.09TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 10.0%30d▼ 10.0%90d▼ 47.1%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.09
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.09
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 47% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 289% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Shaman
If a creature dealt damage by this creature this turn would die, exile it instead.
3 / 3
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc1 Dec 2004
If a creature dealt damage by Kumano’s Pupils this turn would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead, even if it’s going to the graveyard at the same time as Kumano’s Pupils.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Kumano’s Pupils must be on the battlefield when the creature would be put into a graveyard in order to exile it.
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About this card
Kumano's Pupils
Kumano's Pupils is a Creature — Human Shaman, with mana cost {4}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.09 (down 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Kumano's Pupils FAQ
How much is Kumano's Pupils worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Kumano's Pupils is $0.09. It is down 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.09 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Kumano's Pupils?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.09 on TCGplayer.
What set was Kumano's Pupils first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #177, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Kumano's Pupils?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.09 for nonfoil, which is 289% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Kumano's Pupils legal in Commander?
Yes, Kumano's Pupils is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kumano's Pupils legal in Modern?
Yes, Kumano's Pupils is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kumano's Pupils legal in Standard?
Kumano's Pupils is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Kumano's Pupils do?
Kumano's Pupils is a Creature — Human Shaman with mana cost {4}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "If a creature dealt damage by this creature this turn would die, exile it instead.".