Quick Answer

Arc Mage is a uncommon Creature — Human Spellshaper from NEM (NEM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Arc Mage MTG card

Arc Mage

Creature — Human Spellshaper

Card Text

{2}{R}, {T}, Discard a card: This creature deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 NEM NEM 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

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$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.51
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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€1.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arc Mage? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{2}{R}, {T}, Discard a card: This creature deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets."

How much mana does Arc Mage cost to cast? Basics

Arc Mage has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Arc Mage's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Arc Mage has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Arc Mage's current oracle text is: "{2}{R}, {T}, Discard a card: This creature deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets."

What is the current price of Arc Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Arc Mage is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Arc Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Arc 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.

Arc Mage normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.51

Is Arc Mage legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Arc Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Arc Mage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Arc Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arc 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 Arc Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Arc Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Arc Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arc Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Arc 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 Arc Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arc Mage 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 Arc Mage from? Details

This printing of Arc Mage is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 77.

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

What is Arc Mage's rarity? Details

Arc Mage is a uncommon card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Arc Mage? Details

Arc Mage was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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

What is Arc Mage's power and toughness? Details

Arc Mage is a 2/2 creature.

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

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