Quick Answer

Glimpse the Future is a uncommon Sorcery from M14 (M14) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Glimpse the Future MTG card

Glimpse the Future

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

"No simple coin toss can solve this riddle. You must think and choose wisely." —Shai Fusan, archmage

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 M14 M14 🎨 Andrew Robinson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glimpse the Future? Basics

Glimpse the Future 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 and the rest into your graveyard."

How much mana does Glimpse the Future cost to cast? Basics

Glimpse the Future has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Glimpse the Future's mana cost of {2}{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.

Glimpse the Future has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Glimpse the Future's current oracle text is: "Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Glimpse the Future? Pricing

The current market price for Glimpse the Future is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

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

Where can I buy Glimpse the Future? Pricing

You can purchase Glimpse the Future 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.

Glimpse the Future normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.21

Is Glimpse the Future legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glimpse the Future in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glimpse the Future legal in Modern? Legality

Glimpse the Future is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Glimpse the Future legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glimpse the Future 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 Glimpse the Future legal in Pioneer? Legality

Glimpse the Future is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Glimpse the Future legal in Legacy? Legality

Glimpse the Future is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glimpse the Future legal in Vintage? Legality

Glimpse the Future 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 Glimpse the Future legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glimpse the Future 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 Glimpse the Future from? Details

This printing of Glimpse the Future is from M14 (M14), with collector number 58.

Glimpse the Future may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glimpse the Future's rarity? Details

Glimpse the Future is a uncommon card in M14.

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

Who illustrated Glimpse the Future? Details

Glimpse the Future was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.

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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