Quick Answer

Chemister's Insight is a uncommon Instant from C19 (C19) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chemister's Insight MTG card

Chemister's Insight

Instant

Card Text

Draw two cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)

"My specialty is theoretical universal limits and ways to circumvent them."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 C19 C19 🎨 Josh Hass
Jump Jump-start

Market Prices

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$0.10
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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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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chemister's Insight? Basics

Chemister's Insight is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

How much mana does Chemister's Insight cost to cast? Basics

Chemister's Insight has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Chemister's Insight's mana cost of {3}{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.

Chemister's Insight 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.

Chemister's Insight's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

What is the current price of Chemister's Insight? Pricing

The current market price for Chemister's Insight is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Chemister's Insight? Pricing

You can purchase Chemister's Insight 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 Chemister's Insight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chemister's Insight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chemister's Insight legal in Modern? Legality

Chemister's Insight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chemister's Insight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chemister's Insight 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 Chemister's Insight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chemister's Insight is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chemister's Insight legal in Legacy? Legality

Chemister's Insight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chemister's Insight legal in Vintage? Legality

Chemister's Insight 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 Chemister's Insight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chemister's Insight 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 Chemister's Insight from? Details

This printing of Chemister's Insight is from C19 (C19), with collector number 80.

Chemister's Insight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chemister's Insight's rarity? Details

Chemister's Insight is a uncommon card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Chemister's Insight? Details

Chemister's Insight was illustrated by Josh Hass.

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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