Magic: The Gathering

Aurora Phoenix

Commander Legends 161 • rare

Set: Commander Legends
Collector number: 161
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Caio Monteiro
Market price: $0.32

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Market

What it's worth

$0.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.31 – $0.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, Aurora Phoenix stands out for its ability to return from the graveyard to the battlefield, a mechanic that rewards players for maintaining an aggressive pace. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a distinct piece of high-level play, making it a sought-after addition for collectors who value both strategic utility and thematic impact.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)

Whenever you cast a spell with cascade, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Aurora Phoenix was released as part of the Commander Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering in November 2020. This set was specifically designed as the first draftable booster set built for the Commander format, featuring a high volume of legendary creatures and cards that interact with the unique multi-player mechanics of the game.

The card was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, who captured the elemental, fiery essence of the creature through a dynamic and glowing aesthetic. Within the context of the game, the Phoenix was designed to showcase the 'Encore' keyword, a mechanic that allows players to bring creatures back from the graveyard for a single turn of aggressive combat, reflecting the mythological cycle of death and rebirth.

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Other printings

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About

About Aurora Phoenix

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