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Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is a uncommon Creature — Human Advisor from ISD (ISD) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute MTG card

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. If a creature card is discarded this way, untap this creature, then transform it.

"Me, angry? Of course not. Thanks to my research, I'm above such petty emotions now."

Card Stats

0/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Michael C. Hayes
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$0.26
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute? Basics

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. If a creature card is discarded this way, untap this creature, then transform it."

How much mana does Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute cost to cast? Basics

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute's mana cost of {2}{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.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute's current oracle text is: "{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. If a creature card is discarded this way, untap this creature, then transform it."

What is the current price of Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute? Pricing

The current market price for Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute? Pricing

You can purchase Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute 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.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.26

Is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute in Standard is not available.

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

Is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Modern? Legality

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute 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 Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Legacy? Legality

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Vintage? Legality

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute 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 Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute 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 Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute from? Details

This printing of Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 47.

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute's rarity? Details

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is a uncommon card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute? Details

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.

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

What is Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute's power and toughness? Details

Civilized Scholar // Homicidal Brute is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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