Quick Answer

Knowledge Vault is a rare Artifact from LEG (LEG) costing {4}. Current price: $45.57 USD. Legal in Commander.

Knowledge Vault MTG card

Knowledge Vault

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Exile the top card of your library face down. {0}: Sacrifice this artifact. If you do, discard your hand, then put all cards exiled with this artifact into their owner's hand. When this artifact leaves the battlefield, put all cards exiled with it into their owner's graveyard.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Amy Weber

Market Prices

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$45.57
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$49.99
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€35.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knowledge Vault? Basics

Knowledge Vault is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Exile the top card of your library face down. {0}: Sacrifice this artifact. If you do, discard your hand, then put all cards exiled with this artifact into their owner's hand. When this artifact leaves the battlefield, put all cards exiled with it into their owner's graveyard."

How much mana does Knowledge Vault cost to cast? Basics

Knowledge Vault has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Knowledge Vault's mana cost of {4} 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.

Knowledge Vault 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.

Knowledge Vault's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Exile the top card of your library face down. {0}: Sacrifice this artifact. If you do, discard your hand, then put all cards exiled with this artifact into their owner's hand. When this artifact leaves the battlefield, put all cards exiled with it into their owner's graveyard."

What is the current price of Knowledge Vault? Pricing

The current market price for Knowledge Vault is approximately $45.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €35.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Knowledge Vault? Pricing

You can purchase Knowledge Vault 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.

Is Knowledge Vault legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Knowledge Vault in Standard is not available.

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

Is Knowledge Vault legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Knowledge Vault in Modern is not available.

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

Is Knowledge Vault legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Knowledge Vault 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 Knowledge Vault legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Knowledge Vault in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Knowledge Vault legal in Legacy? Legality

Knowledge Vault is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Knowledge Vault legal in Vintage? Legality

Knowledge Vault 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 Knowledge Vault legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Knowledge Vault 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 Knowledge Vault from? Details

This printing of Knowledge Vault is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 281.

Knowledge Vault may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Knowledge Vault's rarity? Details

Knowledge Vault is a rare card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Knowledge Vault? Details

Knowledge Vault was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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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