Quick Answer

Drifting Djinn is a rare Creature — Djinn from USG (USG) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.62 USD. Legal in Commander.

Drifting Djinn MTG card

Drifting Djinn

Creature — Djinn

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {1}{U}. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 USG USG 🎨 Carl Critchlow
Cycling Flying

Market Prices

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€0.81
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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 Drifting Djinn? Basics

Drifting Djinn is a Creature — Djinn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {1}{U}. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Drifting Djinn cost to cast? Basics

Drifting Djinn has a mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Drifting Djinn's mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Drifting Djinn 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.

Drifting Djinn's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {1}{U}. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Drifting Djinn? Pricing

The current market price for Drifting Djinn is approximately $0.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Drifting Djinn? Pricing

You can purchase Drifting Djinn 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 Drifting Djinn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Drifting Djinn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Drifting Djinn legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Drifting Djinn in Modern is not available.

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

Is Drifting Djinn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Drifting Djinn 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 Drifting Djinn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Drifting Djinn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Drifting Djinn legal in Legacy? Legality

Drifting Djinn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Drifting Djinn legal in Vintage? Legality

Drifting Djinn 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 Drifting Djinn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Drifting Djinn 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 Drifting Djinn from? Details

This printing of Drifting Djinn is from USG (USG), with collector number 71.

Drifting Djinn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Drifting Djinn's rarity? Details

Drifting Djinn is a rare card in USG.

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

Who illustrated Drifting Djinn? Details

Drifting Djinn was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Drifting Djinn's power and toughness? Details

Drifting Djinn is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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