Quick Answer

Chalk Outline is a uncommon Enchantment from MKM (MKM) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Chalk Outline MTG card

Chalk Outline

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token, then investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

"In your search for a suspect, never forget that the most important person is the victim." —Ezrim, Agency chief

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Julia Griffin
Investigate

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chalk Outline? Basics

Chalk Outline is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token, then investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Chalk Outline cost to cast? Basics

Chalk Outline has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Chalk Outline's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Chalk Outline 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.

Chalk Outline's current oracle text is: "Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token, then investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Chalk Outline? Pricing

The current market price for Chalk Outline is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Chalk Outline? Pricing

You can purchase Chalk Outline 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.

Chalk Outline normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.14

Is Chalk Outline legal in Standard? Legality

Chalk Outline is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Chalk Outline legal in Modern? Legality

Chalk Outline is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chalk Outline legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chalk Outline 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 Chalk Outline legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chalk Outline is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chalk Outline legal in Legacy? Legality

Chalk Outline is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chalk Outline legal in Vintage? Legality

Chalk Outline 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 Chalk Outline legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chalk Outline 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 Chalk Outline from? Details

This printing of Chalk Outline is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 157.

Chalk Outline may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chalk Outline's rarity? Details

Chalk Outline is a uncommon card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Chalk Outline? Details

Chalk Outline was illustrated by Julia Griffin.

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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