Quick Answer

Dingus Staff is a uncommon Artifact from PLST (PLST) costing {4}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dingus Staff MTG card

Dingus Staff

Artifact

Card Text

Whenever a creature dies, this artifact deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dingus Staff? Basics

Dingus Staff is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature dies, this artifact deals 2 damage to that creature's controller."

How much mana does Dingus Staff cost to cast? Basics

Dingus Staff has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Dingus Staff's mana cost of {4} 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.

Dingus Staff 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.

Dingus Staff's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature dies, this artifact deals 2 damage to that creature's controller."

What is the current price of Dingus Staff? Pricing

The current market price for Dingus Staff is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Dingus Staff? Pricing

You can purchase Dingus Staff 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 Dingus Staff legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dingus Staff in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dingus Staff legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dingus Staff in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dingus Staff legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dingus Staff 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 Dingus Staff legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dingus Staff in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dingus Staff legal in Legacy? Legality

Dingus Staff is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dingus Staff legal in Vintage? Legality

Dingus Staff 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 Dingus Staff legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dingus Staff 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 Dingus Staff from? Details

This printing of Dingus Staff is from PLST (PLST), with collector number WTH-149.

Dingus Staff may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dingus Staff's rarity? Details

Dingus Staff is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Dingus Staff? Details

Dingus Staff was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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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