Quick Answer

Diabolic Tutor is a uncommon Sorcery from 10E (10E) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Diabolic Tutor MTG card

Diabolic Tutor

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.

The best ideas often come from the worst minds.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 10E 10E 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$1.13
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$2.54
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$2.29
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$6.99
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€0.53
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€2.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diabolic Tutor? Basics

Diabolic Tutor is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Diabolic Tutor cost to cast? Basics

Diabolic Tutor has a mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Diabolic Tutor's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Diabolic Tutor 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.

Diabolic Tutor's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Diabolic Tutor? Pricing

The current market price for Diabolic Tutor is approximately $1.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Diabolic Tutor? Pricing

You can purchase Diabolic Tutor 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.

Diabolic Tutor normal: $1.13 | foil: $2.54

Is Diabolic Tutor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Diabolic Tutor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Diabolic Tutor legal in Modern? Legality

Diabolic Tutor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Diabolic Tutor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Diabolic Tutor 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 Diabolic Tutor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Diabolic Tutor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Diabolic Tutor legal in Legacy? Legality

Diabolic Tutor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Diabolic Tutor legal in Vintage? Legality

Diabolic Tutor 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 Diabolic Tutor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Diabolic Tutor 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 Diabolic Tutor from? Details

This printing of Diabolic Tutor is from 10E (10E), with collector number 135.

Diabolic Tutor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Diabolic Tutor's rarity? Details

Diabolic Tutor is a uncommon card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Diabolic Tutor? Details

Diabolic Tutor was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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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