Quick Answer

Dualcaster Mage is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from 2XM (2XM) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $5.31 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dualcaster Mage MTG card

Dualcaster Mage

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Flash When this creature enters, copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

"It has been my experience that disasters like to strike in pairs."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Matt Stewart
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.31
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$17.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$5.49
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Card Kingdom
$24.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.54
Normal
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Cardmarket
€10.41
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dualcaster Mage? Basics

Dualcaster Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash When this creature enters, copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Dualcaster Mage cost to cast? Basics

Dualcaster Mage has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Dualcaster Mage's mana cost of {1}{R}{R} 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.

Dualcaster Mage 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.

Dualcaster Mage's current oracle text is: "Flash When this creature enters, copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Dualcaster Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Dualcaster Mage is approximately $5.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Dualcaster Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Dualcaster Mage 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.

Dualcaster Mage normal: $5.31 | foil: $17.29

Is Dualcaster Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dualcaster Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dualcaster Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dualcaster Mage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dualcaster Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dualcaster Mage 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 Dualcaster Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dualcaster Mage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dualcaster Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Dualcaster Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dualcaster Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Dualcaster Mage 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 Dualcaster Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dualcaster Mage 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 Dualcaster Mage from? Details

This printing of Dualcaster Mage is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 124.

Dualcaster Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dualcaster Mage's rarity? Details

Dualcaster Mage is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Dualcaster Mage? Details

Dualcaster Mage was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Dualcaster Mage's power and toughness? Details

Dualcaster Mage is a 2/2 creature.

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

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