Quick Answer

Imperial Seal is a mythic Sorcery from 2X2 (2X2) costing {B}. Current price: $134.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Imperial Seal MTG card

Imperial Seal

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life.

"Your presence at the palace this evening is required." —Letter from Queen Marchesa

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$134.33
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TCGPlayer
$134.20
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Card Kingdom
$179.99
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Card Kingdom
$249.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€84.14
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Cardmarket
€108.60
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Restricted

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Seal? Basics

Imperial Seal is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life."

How much mana does Imperial Seal cost to cast? Basics

Imperial Seal has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Imperial Seal's mana cost of {B} 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.

Imperial Seal has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Imperial Seal's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life."

What is the current price of Imperial Seal? Pricing

The current market price for Imperial Seal is approximately $134.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $134.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €84.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Imperial Seal? Pricing

You can purchase Imperial Seal 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.

Imperial Seal normal: $134.33 | foil: $134.2

Is Imperial Seal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Seal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Imperial Seal legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Seal in Modern is not available.

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

Is Imperial Seal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Imperial Seal 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 Imperial Seal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Seal in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Imperial Seal legal in Legacy? Legality

Imperial Seal is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Imperial Seal legal in Vintage? Legality

Imperial Seal is Restricted 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 Imperial Seal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Seal 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 Imperial Seal from? Details

This printing of Imperial Seal is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 79.

Imperial Seal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Imperial Seal's rarity? Details

Imperial Seal is a mythic card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Imperial Seal? Details

Imperial Seal was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

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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