Quick Answer

Flow of Ideas is a uncommon Sorcery from RAV (RAV) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flow of Ideas MTG card

Flow of Ideas

Sorcery

Card Text

Draw a card for each Island you control.

"A system to direct the flow of Ravnica's entire water supply? Thinking a bit small, aren't we?" —Trivaz, Izzet mage

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

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$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$1.20
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$0.59
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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€0.65
Foil
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flow of Ideas? Basics

Flow of Ideas is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw a card for each Island you control."

How much mana does Flow of Ideas cost to cast? Basics

Flow of Ideas has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Flow of Ideas's mana cost of {5}{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.

Flow of Ideas has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Flow of Ideas's current oracle text is: "Draw a card for each Island you control."

What is the current price of Flow of Ideas? Pricing

The current market price for Flow of Ideas is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Flow of Ideas? Pricing

You can purchase Flow of Ideas 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.

Flow of Ideas normal: $0.25 | foil: $1.2

Is Flow of Ideas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Ideas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flow of Ideas legal in Modern? Legality

Flow of Ideas is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flow of Ideas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flow of Ideas 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 Flow of Ideas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Ideas in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flow of Ideas legal in Legacy? Legality

Flow of Ideas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flow of Ideas legal in Vintage? Legality

Flow of Ideas 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 Flow of Ideas legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Ideas 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 Flow of Ideas from? Details

This printing of Flow of Ideas is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 50.

Flow of Ideas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flow of Ideas's rarity? Details

Flow of Ideas is a uncommon card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Flow of Ideas? Details

Flow of Ideas 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.

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