Quick Answer

Draconic Lore is a common Instant from CLB (CLB) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Draconic Lore MTG card

Draconic Lore

Instant

Card Text

This spell costs {2} less to cast if you control a Dragon. Draw three cards.

The wyrmling studied the ancient carvings and dreamed of a day when her own exploits would be immortalized in stone.

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Tom Babbey

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Draconic Lore? Basics

Draconic Lore is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {2} less to cast if you control a Dragon. Draw three cards."

How much mana does Draconic Lore cost to cast? Basics

Draconic Lore has a mana cost of {5}{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.

Draconic Lore's mana cost of {5}{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.

Draconic Lore 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.

Draconic Lore's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {2} less to cast if you control a Dragon. Draw three cards."

What is the current price of Draconic Lore? Pricing

The current market price for Draconic Lore is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Draconic Lore? Pricing

You can purchase Draconic Lore 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.

Draconic Lore normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.16

Is Draconic Lore legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Draconic Lore in Standard is not available.

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

Is Draconic Lore legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Draconic Lore in Modern is not available.

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

Is Draconic Lore legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Draconic Lore 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 Draconic Lore legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Draconic Lore in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Draconic Lore legal in Legacy? Legality

Draconic Lore is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Draconic Lore legal in Vintage? Legality

Draconic Lore 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 Draconic Lore legal in Pauper? Legality

Draconic Lore is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Draconic Lore from? Details

This printing of Draconic Lore is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 64.

Draconic Lore may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Draconic Lore's rarity? Details

Draconic Lore is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Draconic Lore? Details

Draconic Lore was illustrated by Tom Babbey.

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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