Quick Answer

Erratic Visionary is a common Creature — Human Wizard from CLU (CLU) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Erratic Visionary MTG card

Erratic Visionary

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{1}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.

An Izzet experiment begins with a "what if," gets approved with a "why not," and concludes with a "eureka!"

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.35
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€0.04
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erratic Visionary? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{1}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Erratic Visionary cost to cast? Basics

Erratic Visionary has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Erratic Visionary's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Erratic Visionary 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.

Erratic Visionary's current oracle text is: "{1}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Erratic Visionary? Pricing

The current market price for Erratic Visionary is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Erratic Visionary? Pricing

You can purchase Erratic Visionary 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 Erratic Visionary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Erratic Visionary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Erratic Visionary legal in Modern? Legality

Erratic Visionary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Erratic Visionary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Erratic Visionary 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 Erratic Visionary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Erratic Visionary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Erratic Visionary legal in Legacy? Legality

Erratic Visionary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Erratic Visionary legal in Vintage? Legality

Erratic Visionary 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 Erratic Visionary legal in Pauper? Legality

Erratic Visionary 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 Erratic Visionary from? Details

This printing of Erratic Visionary is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 85.

Erratic Visionary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Erratic Visionary's rarity? Details

Erratic Visionary is a common card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Erratic Visionary? Details

Erratic Visionary was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Erratic Visionary's power and toughness? Details

Erratic Visionary is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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