Quick Answer

Cunning Advisor is a uncommon Creature — Human Advisor from PTK (PTK) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $5.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cunning Advisor MTG card

Cunning Advisor

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{T}: Target opponent discards a card. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Gao Jianzhang

Market Prices

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$5.43
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$6.49
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€2.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cunning Advisor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target opponent discards a card. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

How much mana does Cunning Advisor cost to cast? Basics

Cunning Advisor has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Cunning Advisor's mana cost of {3}{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.

Cunning Advisor 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.

Cunning Advisor's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target opponent discards a card. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

What is the current price of Cunning Advisor? Pricing

The current market price for Cunning Advisor is approximately $5.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Cunning Advisor? Pricing

You can purchase Cunning Advisor 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 Cunning Advisor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Advisor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cunning Advisor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Advisor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cunning Advisor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cunning Advisor 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 Cunning Advisor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Advisor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cunning Advisor legal in Legacy? Legality

Cunning Advisor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cunning Advisor legal in Vintage? Legality

Cunning Advisor 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 Cunning Advisor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Advisor 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 Cunning Advisor from? Details

This printing of Cunning Advisor is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 72.

Cunning Advisor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cunning Advisor's rarity? Details

Cunning Advisor 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 Cunning Advisor? Details

Cunning Advisor was illustrated by Gao Jianzhang.

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

What is Cunning Advisor's power and toughness? Details

Cunning Advisor 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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