Quick Answer

Environmental Sciences is a common Sorcery — Lesson from MB2 (MB2) costing {2}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Environmental Sciences MTG card

Environmental Sciences

Sorcery — Lesson

Card Text

Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. You gain 2 life.

First-years quickly learn how the Vastlands earned its name.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Jokubas Uogintas

Market Prices

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$0.24
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€0.13
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Environmental Sciences? Basics

Environmental Sciences is a Sorcery — Lesson card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. You gain 2 life."

How much mana does Environmental Sciences cost to cast? Basics

Environmental Sciences has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Environmental Sciences's mana cost of {2} 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.

Environmental Sciences has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Environmental Sciences's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. You gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Environmental Sciences? Pricing

The current market price for Environmental Sciences is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Environmental Sciences? Pricing

You can purchase Environmental Sciences 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 Environmental Sciences legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Environmental Sciences in Standard is not available.

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

Is Environmental Sciences legal in Modern? Legality

Environmental Sciences is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Environmental Sciences legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Environmental Sciences 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 Environmental Sciences legal in Pioneer? Legality

Environmental Sciences is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Environmental Sciences legal in Legacy? Legality

Environmental Sciences is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Environmental Sciences legal in Vintage? Legality

Environmental Sciences 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 Environmental Sciences legal in Pauper? Legality

Environmental Sciences 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 Environmental Sciences from? Details

This printing of Environmental Sciences is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 2.

Environmental Sciences may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Environmental Sciences's rarity? Details

Environmental Sciences is a common card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Environmental Sciences? Details

Environmental Sciences was illustrated by Jokubas Uogintas.

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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