Quick Answer

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from GK1 (GK1) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist MTG card

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast a blue spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Whenever you cast a black spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as a card exiled with Circu.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 GK1 GK1 🎨 Cyril Van Der Haegen

Market Prices

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$0.49
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$0.69
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€0.44
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€0.88
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist? Basics

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a blue spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Whenever you cast a black spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as a card exiled with Circu."

How much mana does Circu, Dimir Lobotomist cost to cast? Basics

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 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.

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a blue spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Whenever you cast a black spell, exile the top card of target player's library. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as a card exiled with Circu."

What is the current price of Circu, Dimir Lobotomist? Pricing

The current market price for Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.44 EUR.

Where can I buy Circu, Dimir Lobotomist? Pricing

You can purchase Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 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 Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Circu, Dimir Lobotomist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Modern? Legality

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 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 Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Circu, Dimir Lobotomist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Legacy? Legality

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Vintage? Legality

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 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 Circu, Dimir Lobotomist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 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 Circu, Dimir Lobotomist from? Details

This printing of Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is from GK1 (GK1), with collector number 9.

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist's rarity? Details

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is a rare card in GK1.

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

Who illustrated Circu, Dimir Lobotomist? Details

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

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

What is Circu, Dimir Lobotomist's power and toughness? Details

Circu, Dimir Lobotomist is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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