Quick Answer

Make an Example is a rare Sorcery from NCC (NCC) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $7.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Make an Example MTG card

Make an Example

Sorcery

Card Text

Each opponent separates the creatures they control into two piles. For each opponent, you choose one of their piles. Each opponent sacrifices the creatures in their chosen pile. (Piles can be empty.)

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Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Igor Grechanyi

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$7.21
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Cardmarket
€5.43
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€2.85
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make an Example? Basics

Make an Example is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each opponent separates the creatures they control into two piles. For each opponent, you choose one of their piles. Each opponent sacrifices the creatures in their chosen pile. (Piles can be empty.)"

How much mana does Make an Example cost to cast? Basics

Make an Example has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Make an Example's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Make an Example 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.

Make an Example's current oracle text is: "Each opponent separates the creatures they control into two piles. For each opponent, you choose one of their piles. Each opponent sacrifices the creatures in their chosen pile. (Piles can be empty.)"

What is the current price of Make an Example? Pricing

The current market price for Make an Example is approximately $7.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Make an Example? Pricing

You can purchase Make an Example 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 Make an Example legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Make an Example in Standard is not available.

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

Is Make an Example legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Make an Example in Modern is not available.

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

Is Make an Example legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Make an Example 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 Make an Example legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Make an Example in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Make an Example legal in Legacy? Legality

Make an Example is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Make an Example legal in Vintage? Legality

Make an Example 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 Make an Example legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Make an Example 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 Make an Example from? Details

This printing of Make an Example is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 37.

Make an Example may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Make an Example's rarity? Details

Make an Example is a rare card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Make an Example? Details

Make an Example was illustrated by Igor Grechanyi.

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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