Quick Answer

Lantern of Insight is a uncommon Artifact from 5DN (5DN) costing {1}. Current price: $2.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lantern of Insight MTG card

Lantern of Insight

Artifact

Card Text

Players play with the top card of their libraries revealed. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target player shuffles.

Each eye sees a different possibility for tomorrow.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt

Market Prices

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$2.20
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TCGPlayer
$29.94
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$2.99
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$29.99
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Cardmarket
€0.97
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€5.72
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lantern of Insight? Basics

Lantern of Insight is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players play with the top card of their libraries revealed. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target player shuffles."

How much mana does Lantern of Insight cost to cast? Basics

Lantern of Insight has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Lantern of Insight's mana cost of {1} 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.

Lantern of Insight 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.

Lantern of Insight's current oracle text is: "Players play with the top card of their libraries revealed. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target player shuffles."

What is the current price of Lantern of Insight? Pricing

The current market price for Lantern of Insight is approximately $2.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $29.94 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Lantern of Insight? Pricing

You can purchase Lantern of Insight 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.

Lantern of Insight normal: $2.2 | foil: $29.94

Is Lantern of Insight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lantern of Insight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lantern of Insight legal in Modern? Legality

Lantern of Insight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lantern of Insight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lantern of Insight 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 Lantern of Insight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lantern of Insight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lantern of Insight legal in Legacy? Legality

Lantern of Insight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lantern of Insight legal in Vintage? Legality

Lantern of Insight 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 Lantern of Insight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lantern of Insight 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 Lantern of Insight from? Details

This printing of Lantern of Insight is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 135.

Lantern of Insight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lantern of Insight's rarity? Details

Lantern of Insight is a uncommon card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Lantern of Insight? Details

Lantern of Insight was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.

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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