Quick Answer

Emmessi Tome is a uncommon Artifact from EMA (EMA) costing {4}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Commander.

Emmessi Tome MTG card

Emmessi Tome

Artifact

Card Text

{5}, {T}: Draw two cards, then discard a card.

It is like life and destiny: we think we know the story, but we have read only half the tale.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 EMA EMA 🎨 Craig J Spearing

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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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
€0.14
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emmessi Tome? Basics

Emmessi Tome is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{5}, {T}: Draw two cards, then discard a card."

How much mana does Emmessi Tome cost to cast? Basics

Emmessi Tome has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Emmessi Tome's mana cost of {4} 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.

Emmessi Tome has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Emmessi Tome's current oracle text is: "{5}, {T}: Draw two cards, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Emmessi Tome? Pricing

The current market price for Emmessi Tome is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

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

Where can I buy Emmessi Tome? Pricing

You can purchase Emmessi Tome 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.

Emmessi Tome normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.13

Is Emmessi Tome legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emmessi Tome in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emmessi Tome legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Emmessi Tome in Modern is not available.

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

Is Emmessi Tome legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Emmessi Tome 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 Emmessi Tome legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Emmessi Tome in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Emmessi Tome legal in Legacy? Legality

Emmessi Tome is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Emmessi Tome legal in Vintage? Legality

Emmessi Tome 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 Emmessi Tome legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Emmessi Tome 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 Emmessi Tome from? Details

This printing of Emmessi Tome is from EMA (EMA), with collector number 221.

Emmessi Tome may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Emmessi Tome's rarity? Details

Emmessi Tome is a uncommon card in EMA.

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

Who illustrated Emmessi Tome? Details

Emmessi Tome was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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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