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Filigree Sages is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard from ALA (ALA) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Filigree Sages MTG card

Filigree Sages

Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard

Card Text

{2}{U}: Untap target artifact.

"We of the Sanctum Arcanum have pondered every word on every page of the Filigree Texts. If you can't say the same, don't bother speaking."

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.41
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TCGPlayer
$4.30
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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€2.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Filigree Sages? Basics

Filigree Sages is a Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{U}: Untap target artifact."

How much mana does Filigree Sages cost to cast? Basics

Filigree Sages has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Filigree Sages's mana cost of {3}{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.

Filigree Sages 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.

Filigree Sages's current oracle text is: "{2}{U}: Untap target artifact."

What is the current price of Filigree Sages? Pricing

The current market price for Filigree Sages is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Filigree Sages? Pricing

You can purchase Filigree Sages 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.

Filigree Sages normal: $0.41 | foil: $4.3

Is Filigree Sages legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Filigree Sages in Standard is not available.

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

Is Filigree Sages legal in Modern? Legality

Filigree Sages is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Filigree Sages legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Filigree Sages 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 Filigree Sages legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Filigree Sages in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Filigree Sages legal in Legacy? Legality

Filigree Sages is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Filigree Sages legal in Vintage? Legality

Filigree Sages 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 Filigree Sages legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Filigree Sages 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 Filigree Sages from? Details

This printing of Filigree Sages is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 44.

Filigree Sages may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Filigree Sages's rarity? Details

Filigree Sages is a uncommon card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Filigree Sages? Details

Filigree Sages was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Filigree Sages's power and toughness? Details

Filigree Sages is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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