Quick Answer

Arcane Spyglass is a common Artifact from DST (DST) costing {4}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arcane Spyglass MTG card

Arcane Spyglass

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Draw a card and put a charge counter on this artifact. Remove three charge counters from this artifact: Draw a card.

It breaches not physical distances but temporal ones.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 DST DST 🎨 Trevor Hairsine

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcane Spyglass? Basics

Arcane Spyglass is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Draw a card and put a charge counter on this artifact. Remove three charge counters from this artifact: Draw a card."

How much mana does Arcane Spyglass cost to cast? Basics

Arcane Spyglass has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Arcane Spyglass's mana cost of {4} 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.

Arcane Spyglass has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Arcane Spyglass's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Draw a card and put a charge counter on this artifact. Remove three charge counters from this artifact: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Arcane Spyglass? Pricing

The current market price for Arcane Spyglass is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Arcane Spyglass? Pricing

You can purchase Arcane Spyglass 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.

Arcane Spyglass normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.47

Is Arcane Spyglass legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arcane Spyglass in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arcane Spyglass legal in Modern? Legality

Arcane Spyglass is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arcane Spyglass legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arcane Spyglass 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 Arcane Spyglass legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arcane Spyglass in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arcane Spyglass legal in Legacy? Legality

Arcane Spyglass is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arcane Spyglass legal in Vintage? Legality

Arcane Spyglass 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 Arcane Spyglass legal in Pauper? Legality

Arcane Spyglass 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 Arcane Spyglass from? Details

This printing of Arcane Spyglass is from DST (DST), with collector number 93.

Arcane Spyglass may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arcane Spyglass's rarity? Details

Arcane Spyglass is a common card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Arcane Spyglass? Details

Arcane Spyglass was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.

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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