Quick Answer

Curator of Destinies is a rare Creature — Sphinx from FDN (FDN) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Curator of Destinies MTG card

Curator of Destinies

Creature — Sphinx

Card Text

This spell can't be countered. Flying When this creature enters, look at the top five cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Ralph Horsley
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curator of Destinies? Basics

Curator of Destinies is a Creature — Sphinx card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell can't be countered. Flying When this creature enters, look at the top five cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

How much mana does Curator of Destinies cost to cast? Basics

Curator of Destinies has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Curator of Destinies's mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Curator of Destinies has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Curator of Destinies's current oracle text is: "This spell can't be countered. Flying When this creature enters, look at the top five cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Curator of Destinies? Pricing

The current market price for Curator of Destinies is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

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

Where can I buy Curator of Destinies? Pricing

You can purchase Curator of Destinies 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.

Curator of Destinies normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.17

Is Curator of Destinies legal in Standard? Legality

Curator of Destinies is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Curator of Destinies legal in Modern? Legality

Curator of Destinies is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Curator of Destinies legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Curator of Destinies 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 Curator of Destinies legal in Pioneer? Legality

Curator of Destinies is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Curator of Destinies legal in Legacy? Legality

Curator of Destinies is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Curator of Destinies legal in Vintage? Legality

Curator of Destinies 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 Curator of Destinies legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Curator of Destinies 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 Curator of Destinies from? Details

This printing of Curator of Destinies is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 34.

Curator of Destinies may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Curator of Destinies's rarity? Details

Curator of Destinies is a rare card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Curator of Destinies? Details

Curator of Destinies was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

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

What is Curator of Destinies's power and toughness? Details

Curator of Destinies is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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