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Look Skyward and Despair is a common Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $3.47 USD.

Look Skyward and Despair MTG card

Look Skyward and Despair

Scheme

Card Text

When you set this scheme in motion, create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying.

"Today I take the reins of destiny itself. Today the Draconic Apocalypse is upon you."

Card Stats

common OARC OARC 🎨 Todd Lockwood

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Look Skyward and Despair? Basics

Look Skyward and Despair is a Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you set this scheme in motion, create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying."

How much mana does Look Skyward and Despair cost to cast? Basics

Look Skyward and Despair has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Look Skyward and Despair's mana cost of 0 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.

Look Skyward and Despair has a mana value of 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.

Look Skyward and Despair's current oracle text is: "When you set this scheme in motion, create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Look Skyward and Despair? Pricing

The current market price for Look Skyward and Despair is approximately $3.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.88 EUR.

Where can I buy Look Skyward and Despair? Pricing

You can purchase Look Skyward and Despair 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 Look Skyward and Despair legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Standard is not available.

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

Is Look Skyward and Despair legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Modern is not available.

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

Is Look Skyward and Despair legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Look Skyward and Despair legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Look Skyward and Despair legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Look Skyward and Despair legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair in Vintage is not available.

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 Look Skyward and Despair legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Look Skyward and Despair 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 Look Skyward and Despair from? Details

This printing of Look Skyward and Despair is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 24★.

Look Skyward and Despair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Look Skyward and Despair's rarity? Details

Look Skyward and Despair is a common card in OARC.

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

Who illustrated Look Skyward and Despair? Details

Look Skyward and Despair was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

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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