Quick Answer

Corrupt Court Official is a uncommon Creature — Human Advisor from PTK (PTK) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $18.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Corrupt Court Official MTG card

Corrupt Court Official

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

When this creature enters, target opponent discards a card.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Li Yousong

Market Prices

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$18.61
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$18.99
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€10.02
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corrupt Court Official? Basics

Corrupt Court Official is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, target opponent discards a card."

How much mana does Corrupt Court Official cost to cast? Basics

Corrupt Court Official has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Corrupt Court Official's mana cost of {1}{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.

Corrupt Court Official has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Corrupt Court Official's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, target opponent discards a card."

What is the current price of Corrupt Court Official? Pricing

The current market price for Corrupt Court Official is approximately $18.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €10.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Corrupt Court Official? Pricing

You can purchase Corrupt Court Official 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 Corrupt Court Official legal in Standard? Legality

Corrupt Court Official is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Corrupt Court Official legal in Modern? Legality

Corrupt Court Official is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Corrupt Court Official legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Corrupt Court Official 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 Corrupt Court Official legal in Pioneer? Legality

Corrupt Court Official is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Corrupt Court Official legal in Legacy? Legality

Corrupt Court Official is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Corrupt Court Official legal in Vintage? Legality

Corrupt Court Official 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 Corrupt Court Official legal in Pauper? Legality

Corrupt Court Official is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Corrupt Court Official from? Details

This printing of Corrupt Court Official is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 71.

Corrupt Court Official may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Corrupt Court Official's rarity? Details

Corrupt Court Official is a uncommon card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Corrupt Court Official? Details

Corrupt Court Official was illustrated by Li Yousong.

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

What is Corrupt Court Official's power and toughness? Details

Corrupt Court Official is a 1/1 creature.

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

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