Quick Answer

Animate Library is a rare Enchantment — Aura from ULST (ULST) costing {4}{U}{U}.

Animate Library MTG card

Animate Library

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant your library Enchanted library is an artifact creature on the battlefield with power and toughness each equal to the number of cards in it. It's still a library. If enchanted library would leave the battlefield, exile this Aura instead.

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Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 ULST ULST 🎨 Raymond Swanland
Enchant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animate Library? Basics

Animate Library is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant your library Enchanted library is an artifact creature on the battlefield with power and toughness each equal to the number of cards in it. It's still a library. If enchanted library would leave the battlefield, exile this Aura instead."

How much mana does Animate Library cost to cast? Basics

Animate Library has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Animate Library's mana cost of {4}{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.

Animate Library has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Animate Library's current oracle text is: "Enchant your library Enchanted library is an artifact creature on the battlefield with power and toughness each equal to the number of cards in it. It's still a library. If enchanted library would leave the battlefield, exile this Aura instead."

What is the current price of Animate Library? Pricing

Price data for Animate Library is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Animate Library? Pricing

You can purchase Animate Library 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 Animate Library legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Standard is not available.

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

Is Animate Library legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Modern is not available.

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

Is Animate Library legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Commander is not available.

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

Is Animate Library legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Animate Library legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Animate Library legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library in Vintage is not available.

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 Animate Library legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Animate Library 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 Animate Library from? Details

This printing of Animate Library is from ULST (ULST), with collector number 11.

Animate Library may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Animate Library's rarity? Details

Animate Library is a rare card in ULST.

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

Who illustrated Animate Library? Details

Animate Library was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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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