Quick Answer

Light Up the Stage is a uncommon Sorcery from AFC (AFC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Light Up the Stage MTG card

Light Up the Stage

Sorcery

Card Text

Spectacle {R} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards.

"Places, everyone!" —Judith

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Dmitry Burmak
Spectacle

Market Prices

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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 Light Up the Stage? Basics

Light Up the Stage is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spectacle {R} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards."

How much mana does Light Up the Stage cost to cast? Basics

Light Up the Stage has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Light Up the Stage's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Light Up the Stage 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.

Light Up the Stage's current oracle text is: "Spectacle {R} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards."

What is the current price of Light Up the Stage? Pricing

The current market price for Light Up the Stage is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Light Up the Stage? Pricing

You can purchase Light Up the Stage 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 Light Up the Stage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Light Up the Stage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Light Up the Stage legal in Modern? Legality

Light Up the Stage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Light Up the Stage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Light Up the Stage 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 Light Up the Stage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Light Up the Stage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Light Up the Stage legal in Legacy? Legality

Light Up the Stage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Light Up the Stage legal in Vintage? Legality

Light Up the Stage 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 Light Up the Stage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Light Up the Stage 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 Light Up the Stage from? Details

This printing of Light Up the Stage is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 131.

Light Up the Stage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Light Up the Stage's rarity? Details

Light Up the Stage is a uncommon card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Light Up the Stage? Details

Light Up the Stage was illustrated by Dmitry Burmak.

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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