Quick Answer

Lunar Mystic is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from AVR (AVR) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lunar Mystic MTG card

Lunar Mystic

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast an instant spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card.

"I'm pleased this world has learned the moon affects more than the tides." —Tamiyo, the Moon Sage

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Wesley Burt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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€0.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lunar Mystic? Basics

Lunar Mystic is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an instant spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card."

How much mana does Lunar Mystic cost to cast? Basics

Lunar Mystic has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Lunar Mystic's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} 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.

Lunar Mystic 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.

Lunar Mystic's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an instant spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card."

What is the current price of Lunar Mystic? Pricing

The current market price for Lunar Mystic is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Lunar Mystic? Pricing

You can purchase Lunar Mystic 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.

Lunar Mystic normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.25

Is Lunar Mystic legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lunar Mystic in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lunar Mystic legal in Modern? Legality

Lunar Mystic is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lunar Mystic legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lunar Mystic 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 Lunar Mystic legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lunar Mystic in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lunar Mystic legal in Legacy? Legality

Lunar Mystic is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lunar Mystic legal in Vintage? Legality

Lunar Mystic 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 Lunar Mystic legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lunar Mystic 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 Lunar Mystic from? Details

This printing of Lunar Mystic is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 65.

Lunar Mystic may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lunar Mystic's rarity? Details

Lunar Mystic is a rare card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Lunar Mystic? Details

Lunar Mystic was illustrated by Wesley Burt.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Lunar Mystic's power and toughness? Details

Lunar Mystic is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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