Quick Answer

Dwell on the Past is a uncommon Sorcery from TOR (TOR) costing {G}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dwell on the Past MTG card

Dwell on the Past

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library.

None can find what hasn't been lost. —Nantuko teaching

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 TOR TOR 🎨 Rebecca Guay

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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TCGPlayer
$6.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€3.55
Foil
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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 Dwell on the Past? Basics

Dwell on the Past is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library."

How much mana does Dwell on the Past cost to cast? Basics

Dwell on the Past has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Dwell on the Past's mana cost of {G} 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.

Dwell on the Past has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Dwell on the Past's current oracle text is: "Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library."

What is the current price of Dwell on the Past? Pricing

The current market price for Dwell on the Past is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Dwell on the Past? Pricing

You can purchase Dwell on the Past 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.

Dwell on the Past normal: $0.32 | foil: $6.29

Is Dwell on the Past legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dwell on the Past in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dwell on the Past legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dwell on the Past in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dwell on the Past legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dwell on the Past 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 Dwell on the Past legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dwell on the Past in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dwell on the Past legal in Legacy? Legality

Dwell on the Past is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dwell on the Past legal in Vintage? Legality

Dwell on the Past 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 Dwell on the Past legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dwell on the Past 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 Dwell on the Past from? Details

This printing of Dwell on the Past is from TOR (TOR), with collector number 124.

Dwell on the Past may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dwell on the Past's rarity? Details

Dwell on the Past is a uncommon card in TOR.

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

Who illustrated Dwell on the Past? Details

Dwell on the Past was illustrated by Rebecca Guay.

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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