Quick Answer

Elven Farsight is a common Sorcery from LTR (LTR) costing {G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elven Farsight MTG card

Elven Farsight

Sorcery

Card Text

Scry 3, then you may reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, draw a card.

"Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end." —Legolas

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Irina Nordsol
Scry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elven Farsight? Basics

Elven Farsight is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Scry 3, then you may reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, draw a card."

How much mana does Elven Farsight cost to cast? Basics

Elven Farsight 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.

Elven Farsight'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.

Elven Farsight 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.

Elven Farsight's current oracle text is: "Scry 3, then you may reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, draw a card."

What is the current price of Elven Farsight? Pricing

The current market price for Elven Farsight is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Elven Farsight? Pricing

You can purchase Elven Farsight 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.

Elven Farsight normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.12

Is Elven Farsight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elven Farsight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Elven Farsight legal in Modern? Legality

Elven Farsight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elven Farsight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elven Farsight 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 Elven Farsight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elven Farsight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Elven Farsight legal in Legacy? Legality

Elven Farsight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elven Farsight legal in Vintage? Legality

Elven Farsight 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 Elven Farsight legal in Pauper? Legality

Elven Farsight 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 Elven Farsight from? Details

This printing of Elven Farsight is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 161.

Elven Farsight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elven Farsight's rarity? Details

Elven Farsight is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Elven Farsight? Details

Elven Farsight was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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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