Quick Answer

Ardent Dustspeaker is a uncommon Creature — Minotaur Shaman from STX (STX) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ardent Dustspeaker MTG card

Ardent Dustspeaker

Creature — Minotaur Shaman

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may put an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard on the bottom of your library. If you do, exile the top two cards of your library. You may play those cards this turn.

"The Founder Dragons weren't even hatched when this scroll was written!"

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 STX STX 🎨 Mads Ahm

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ardent Dustspeaker? Basics

Ardent Dustspeaker is a Creature — Minotaur Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may put an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard on the bottom of your library. If you do, exile the top two cards of your library. You may play those cards this turn."

How much mana does Ardent Dustspeaker cost to cast? Basics

Ardent Dustspeaker has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Ardent Dustspeaker's mana cost of {4}{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.

Ardent Dustspeaker 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.

Ardent Dustspeaker's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may put an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard on the bottom of your library. If you do, exile the top two cards of your library. You may play those cards this turn."

What is the current price of Ardent Dustspeaker? Pricing

The current market price for Ardent Dustspeaker is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Ardent Dustspeaker? Pricing

You can purchase Ardent Dustspeaker 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.

Ardent Dustspeaker normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.12

Is Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ardent Dustspeaker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Modern? Legality

Ardent Dustspeaker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ardent Dustspeaker 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 Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ardent Dustspeaker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Legacy? Legality

Ardent Dustspeaker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Vintage? Legality

Ardent Dustspeaker 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 Ardent Dustspeaker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ardent Dustspeaker 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 Ardent Dustspeaker from? Details

This printing of Ardent Dustspeaker is from STX (STX), with collector number 92.

Ardent Dustspeaker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ardent Dustspeaker's rarity? Details

Ardent Dustspeaker is a uncommon card in STX.

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

Who illustrated Ardent Dustspeaker? Details

Ardent Dustspeaker was illustrated by Mads Ahm.

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

What is Ardent Dustspeaker's power and toughness? Details

Ardent Dustspeaker is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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