Quick Answer

Animal Magnetism is a uncommon Sorcery from CMM (CMM) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Commander.

Animal Magnetism MTG card

Animal Magnetism

Sorcery

Card Text

Reveal the top five cards of your library. An opponent chooses a creature card from among them. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest into your graveyard.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animal Magnetism? Basics

Animal Magnetism is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reveal the top five cards of your library. An opponent chooses a creature card from among them. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest into your graveyard."

How much mana does Animal Magnetism cost to cast? Basics

Animal Magnetism has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Animal Magnetism's mana cost of {4}{G} 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.

Animal Magnetism 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.

Animal Magnetism's current oracle text is: "Reveal the top five cards of your library. An opponent chooses a creature card from among them. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Animal Magnetism? Pricing

The current market price for Animal Magnetism is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Animal Magnetism? Pricing

You can purchase Animal Magnetism 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.

Animal Magnetism normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.08

Is Animal Magnetism legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Magnetism in Standard is not available.

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

Is Animal Magnetism legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Magnetism in Modern is not available.

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

Is Animal Magnetism legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Animal Magnetism 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 Animal Magnetism legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Magnetism in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Animal Magnetism legal in Legacy? Legality

Animal Magnetism is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Animal Magnetism legal in Vintage? Legality

Animal Magnetism 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 Animal Magnetism legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Magnetism 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 Animal Magnetism from? Details

This printing of Animal Magnetism is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 271.

Animal Magnetism may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Animal Magnetism's rarity? Details

Animal Magnetism is a uncommon card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Animal Magnetism? Details

Animal Magnetism was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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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