Magus of the Candelabra is a rare 1-mana Human Wizard creature from the 2018 Battlebond expansion, offering efficient land untapping utility for green-based strategies.
Magus of the Candelabra
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Battlebond
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Magus of the Candelabra arrives as card number 206 in Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Battlebond expansion, designed by Terese Nielsen. As a rare creature with the Human Wizard type line, this card provides a critical mana acceleration option for players building green-based decks. With a mana cost of just one green mana, it offers exceptional value relative to its mana value, allowing players to maintain board presence while accelerating resource generation. The card’s primary ability allows you to untap a target number of lands equal to X by tapping the creature and paying X mana. This mechanic supports a wide variety of gameplay styles, from ramp strategies that push early game advantages to recovery options that stabilize after board wipes. In the broader context of trading card game collecting, Battlebond remains a significant release for fans of the Magic: The Gathering universe. The set's distinctive approach to storytelling through card art and flavor text adds depth to the hobby. Magus of the Candelabra stands out for its elegant design and functional simplicity, appealing to both competitive players seeking efficient mana bases and casual collectors who value the lore surrounding the card's characters. Whether you are looking to complete your Battlebond collection or add a staple card to your library, this release offers enduring appeal. The card's low mana cost and flexible effect ensure it remains a recognizable and respected piece of Magic: The Gathering history.
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Magus of the Candelabra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 2
G
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{X}, {T}: Untap X target lands.
"What would Urza think, I wonder, if he could hear how the nature mages still snarl at his name, but venerate the work of his apprentice?" —Teferi, to Jhoira









