Quick Answer

Alabaster Mage is a common Creature — Human Wizard from 2XM (2XM) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Alabaster Mage MTG card

Alabaster Mage

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{1}{W}: Target creature you control gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"We hold sacred the powers of light and life. Truth and honor are our greatest weapons." —Alabaster creed

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Izzy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alabaster Mage? Basics

Alabaster Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{W}: Target creature you control gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)"

How much mana does Alabaster Mage cost to cast? Basics

Alabaster Mage has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Alabaster Mage's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Alabaster Mage has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Alabaster Mage's current oracle text is: "{1}{W}: Target creature you control gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)"

What is the current price of Alabaster Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Alabaster Mage is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Alabaster Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Alabaster Mage from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Alabaster Mage normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.12

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alabaster Mage in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Alabaster Mage is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Alabaster Mage is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Alabaster Mage in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Alabaster Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Alabaster Mage is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Alabaster Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Alabaster Mage is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Alabaster Mage from? Details

This printing of Alabaster Mage is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 2.

Alabaster Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alabaster Mage's rarity? Details

Alabaster Mage is a common card in 2XM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Alabaster Mage? Details

Alabaster Mage was illustrated by Izzy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Alabaster Mage's power and toughness? Details

Alabaster Mage is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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