Quick Answer

Expressive Iteration is a uncommon Sorcery from BRC (BRC) costing {U}{R}. Current price: $0.96 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Expressive Iteration MTG card

Expressive Iteration

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand, put one of them on the bottom of your library, and exile one of them. You may play the exiled card this turn.

Prismari students dance in the tension between passion and perfection.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 BRC BRC 🎨 Anastasia Ovchinnikova

Market Prices

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$0.96
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$2.29
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€1.09
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€0.89
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Banned
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Banned
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expressive Iteration? Basics

Expressive Iteration is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand, put one of them on the bottom of your library, and exile one of them. You may play the exiled card this turn."

How much mana does Expressive Iteration cost to cast? Basics

Expressive Iteration has a mana cost of {U}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Expressive Iteration's mana cost of {U}{R} 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.

Expressive Iteration 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.

Expressive Iteration's current oracle text is: "Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand, put one of them on the bottom of your library, and exile one of them. You may play the exiled card this turn."

What is the current price of Expressive Iteration? Pricing

The current market price for Expressive Iteration is approximately $0.96 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Expressive Iteration? Pricing

You can purchase Expressive Iteration 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 Expressive Iteration legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Expressive Iteration in Standard is not available.

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

Is Expressive Iteration legal in Modern? Legality

Expressive Iteration is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Expressive Iteration legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Expressive Iteration 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 Expressive Iteration legal in Pioneer? Legality

Expressive Iteration is Banned in Pioneer format.

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

Is Expressive Iteration legal in Legacy? Legality

Expressive Iteration is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Expressive Iteration legal in Vintage? Legality

Expressive Iteration 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 Expressive Iteration legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Expressive Iteration 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 Expressive Iteration from? Details

This printing of Expressive Iteration is from BRC (BRC), with collector number 125.

Expressive Iteration may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Expressive Iteration's rarity? Details

Expressive Iteration is a uncommon card in BRC.

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

Who illustrated Expressive Iteration? Details

Expressive Iteration was illustrated by Anastasia Ovchinnikova.

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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