Quick Answer

Ancestral Memories is a rare Sorcery from 6ED (6ED) costing {2}{U}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ancestral Memories MTG card

Ancestral Memories

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 William Donohoe

Market Prices

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$0.28
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ancestral Memories? Basics

Ancestral Memories is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard."

How much mana does Ancestral Memories cost to cast? Basics

Ancestral Memories has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Ancestral Memories's mana cost of {2}{U}{U}{U} 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.

Ancestral Memories has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Ancestral Memories's current oracle text is: "Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Ancestral Memories? Pricing

The current market price for Ancestral Memories is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Ancestral Memories? Pricing

You can purchase Ancestral Memories 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.

Is Ancestral Memories legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ancestral Memories in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ancestral Memories legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ancestral Memories in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ancestral Memories legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ancestral Memories 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 Ancestral Memories legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ancestral Memories in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ancestral Memories legal in Legacy? Legality

Ancestral Memories is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ancestral Memories legal in Vintage? Legality

Ancestral Memories 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 Ancestral Memories legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ancestral Memories in Pauper is not available.

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 Ancestral Memories from? Details

This printing of Ancestral Memories is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 57.

Ancestral Memories may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ancestral Memories's rarity? Details

Ancestral Memories is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Ancestral Memories? Details

Ancestral Memories was illustrated by William Donohoe.

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

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