Quick Answer

Booster Tutor is a rare Instant from PAL04 (PAL04) costing {B}. Current price: $35.78 USD.

Booster Tutor MTG card

Booster Tutor

Instant

Card Text

Open a sealed Magic booster pack, reveal the cards, and put one of them into your hand. (Remove that card from your deck before beginning a new game.)

Make your judgment wisely: The right pack will let you defeat your nemesis, but a poor choice can only end in torment. And *Homelands*.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 PAL04 PAL04 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

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$35.78
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$37.99
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€10.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booster Tutor? Basics

Booster Tutor is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Open a sealed Magic booster pack, reveal the cards, and put one of them into your hand. (Remove that card from your deck before beginning a new game.)"

How much mana does Booster Tutor cost to cast? Basics

Booster Tutor has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Booster Tutor's mana cost of {B} 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.

Booster Tutor has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Booster Tutor's current oracle text is: "Open a sealed Magic booster pack, reveal the cards, and put one of them into your hand. (Remove that card from your deck before beginning a new game.)"

What is the current price of Booster Tutor? Pricing

The current market price for Booster Tutor is approximately $35.78 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €10.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Booster Tutor? Pricing

You can purchase Booster Tutor 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 Booster Tutor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Booster Tutor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Booster Tutor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor in Commander is not available.

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

Is Booster Tutor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Booster Tutor legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Booster Tutor legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor 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 Booster Tutor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Booster Tutor 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 Booster Tutor from? Details

This printing of Booster Tutor is from PAL04 (PAL04), with collector number 11.

Booster Tutor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Booster Tutor's rarity? Details

Booster Tutor is a rare card in PAL04.

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

Who illustrated Booster Tutor? Details

Booster Tutor was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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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