Quick Answer

Dark Tutelage is a rare Enchantment from M11 (M11) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dark Tutelage MTG card

Dark Tutelage

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value.

"It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness." —Seneca, *Epistles*, trans. Gummere

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 M11 M11 🎨 James Ryman

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$1.92
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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Cardmarket
€1.03
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Tutelage? Basics

Dark Tutelage is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value."

How much mana does Dark Tutelage cost to cast? Basics

Dark Tutelage has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Dark Tutelage's mana cost of {2}{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.

Dark Tutelage 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.

Dark Tutelage's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value."

What is the current price of Dark Tutelage? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Tutelage is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Tutelage? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Tutelage 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.

Dark Tutelage normal: $0.26 | foil: $1.92

Is Dark Tutelage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Tutelage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dark Tutelage legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Tutelage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Tutelage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Tutelage 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 Dark Tutelage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Tutelage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dark Tutelage legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Tutelage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Tutelage legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Tutelage 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 Dark Tutelage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Tutelage 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 Dark Tutelage from? Details

This printing of Dark Tutelage is from M11 (M11), with collector number 90.

Dark Tutelage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dark Tutelage's rarity? Details

Dark Tutelage is a rare card in M11.

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

Who illustrated Dark Tutelage? Details

Dark Tutelage was illustrated by James Ryman.

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

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