Quick Answer

Golden Ratio is a uncommon Sorcery from STX (STX) costing {1}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Golden Ratio MTG card

Golden Ratio

Sorcery

Card Text

Draw a card for each different power among creatures you control.

"When I look around, I see a world defined by patterns that still manages to defy them." —Kianne, Quandrix dean

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 STX STX 🎨 Alix Branwyn

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Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.18
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$0.35
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€0.09
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Ratio? Basics

Golden Ratio is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw a card for each different power among creatures you control."

How much mana does Golden Ratio cost to cast? Basics

Golden Ratio has a mana cost of {1}{G}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Golden Ratio's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Golden Ratio 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.

Golden Ratio's current oracle text is: "Draw a card for each different power among creatures you control."

What is the current price of Golden Ratio? Pricing

The current market price for Golden Ratio is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Golden Ratio? Pricing

You can purchase Golden Ratio 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.

Golden Ratio normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.18

Is Golden Ratio legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Golden Ratio in Standard is not available.

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

Is Golden Ratio legal in Modern? Legality

Golden Ratio is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Golden Ratio legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Golden Ratio 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 Golden Ratio legal in Pioneer? Legality

Golden Ratio is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Golden Ratio legal in Legacy? Legality

Golden Ratio is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Golden Ratio legal in Vintage? Legality

Golden Ratio 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 Golden Ratio legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Golden Ratio 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 Golden Ratio from? Details

This printing of Golden Ratio is from STX (STX), with collector number 190.

Golden Ratio may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Golden Ratio's rarity? Details

Golden Ratio is a uncommon card in STX.

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

Who illustrated Golden Ratio? Details

Golden Ratio was illustrated by Alix Branwyn.

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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