Quick Answer

Hide in Plain Sight is a rare Sorcery from MKM (MKM) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hide in Plain Sight MTG card

Hide in Plain Sight

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at the top five cards of your library, cloak two of them, and put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)

The trees look beautiful... until they look back.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Vincent Christiaens
Cloak

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.23
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hide in Plain Sight? Basics

Hide in Plain Sight is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top five cards of your library, cloak two of them, and put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)"

How much mana does Hide in Plain Sight cost to cast? Basics

Hide in Plain Sight has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Hide in Plain Sight's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Hide in Plain Sight 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.

Hide in Plain Sight's current oracle text is: "Look at the top five cards of your library, cloak two of them, and put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)"

What is the current price of Hide in Plain Sight? Pricing

The current market price for Hide in Plain Sight is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Hide in Plain Sight? Pricing

You can purchase Hide in Plain Sight 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.

Hide in Plain Sight normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.23

Is Hide in Plain Sight legal in Standard? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hide in Plain Sight legal in Modern? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hide in Plain Sight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight 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 Hide in Plain Sight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hide in Plain Sight legal in Legacy? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hide in Plain Sight legal in Vintage? Legality

Hide in Plain Sight 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 Hide in Plain Sight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hide in Plain Sight 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 Hide in Plain Sight from? Details

This printing of Hide in Plain Sight is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 166.

Hide in Plain Sight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hide in Plain Sight's rarity? Details

Hide in Plain Sight is a rare card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Hide in Plain Sight? Details

Hide in Plain Sight was illustrated by Vincent Christiaens.

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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