Quick Answer

Atmosphere Surgeon is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Wizard from ONE (ONE) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Atmosphere Surgeon MTG card

Atmosphere Surgeon

Creature — Phyrexian Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Remove an oil counter from this creature: Target creature gains flying until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.

It is Jin-Gitaxias's deepest exasperation that any part of his domain still requires maintenance.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 ONE ONE 🎨 Campbell White

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atmosphere Surgeon? Basics

Atmosphere Surgeon is a Creature — Phyrexian Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Remove an oil counter from this creature: Target creature gains flying until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Atmosphere Surgeon cost to cast? Basics

Atmosphere Surgeon has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Atmosphere Surgeon's mana cost of {1}{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.

Atmosphere Surgeon has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Atmosphere Surgeon's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Remove an oil counter from this creature: Target creature gains flying until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Atmosphere Surgeon? Pricing

The current market price for Atmosphere Surgeon is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Atmosphere Surgeon? Pricing

You can purchase Atmosphere Surgeon 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.

Atmosphere Surgeon normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.09

Is Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Atmosphere Surgeon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Modern? Legality

Atmosphere Surgeon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Atmosphere Surgeon 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 Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Atmosphere Surgeon is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Legacy? Legality

Atmosphere Surgeon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Vintage? Legality

Atmosphere Surgeon 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 Atmosphere Surgeon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Atmosphere Surgeon 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 Atmosphere Surgeon from? Details

This printing of Atmosphere Surgeon is from ONE (ONE), with collector number 41.

Atmosphere Surgeon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Atmosphere Surgeon's rarity? Details

Atmosphere Surgeon is a uncommon card in ONE.

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

Who illustrated Atmosphere Surgeon? Details

Atmosphere Surgeon was illustrated by Campbell White.

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

What is Atmosphere Surgeon's power and toughness? Details

Atmosphere Surgeon is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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