Quick Answer

Dr. Madison Li is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Scientist from PIP (PIP) costing {U}{R}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Dr. Madison Li MTG card

Dr. Madison Li

Legendary Creature — Human Scientist

Card Text

Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay {E}: Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains trample and haste until end of turn. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}: Draw a card. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}{E}{E}: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.

Card Stats

2/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Zuzanna Wużyk

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Madison Li? Basics

Dr. Madison Li is a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay {E}: Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains trample and haste until end of turn. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}: Draw a card. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}{E}{E}: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

How much mana does Dr. Madison Li cost to cast? Basics

Dr. Madison Li has a mana cost of {U}{R}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, W 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.

Dr. Madison Li's mana cost of {U}{R}{W} 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.

Dr. Madison Li 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.

Dr. Madison Li's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay {E}: Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains trample and haste until end of turn. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}: Draw a card. {T}, Pay {E}{E}{E}{E}{E}: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

What is the current price of Dr. Madison Li? Pricing

Price data for Dr. Madison Li is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Dr. Madison Li? Pricing

You can purchase Dr. Madison Li 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 Dr. Madison Li legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dr. Madison Li in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dr. Madison Li legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dr. Madison Li in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dr. Madison Li legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dr. Madison Li 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 Dr. Madison Li legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dr. Madison Li in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dr. Madison Li legal in Legacy? Legality

Dr. Madison Li is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dr. Madison Li legal in Vintage? Legality

Dr. Madison Li 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 Dr. Madison Li legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dr. Madison Li 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 Dr. Madison Li from? Details

This printing of Dr. Madison Li is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 3.

Dr. Madison Li may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dr. Madison Li's rarity? Details

Dr. Madison Li is a mythic card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Dr. Madison Li? Details

Dr. Madison Li was illustrated by Zuzanna Wużyk.

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

What is Dr. Madison Li's power and toughness? Details

Dr. Madison Li is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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