Quick Answer

Map the Wastes is a common Sorcery from FRF (FRF) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Map the Wastes MTG card

Map the Wastes

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Volkan Baǵa
Bolster

Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.30
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Map the Wastes? Basics

Map the Wastes is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Map the Wastes cost to cast? Basics

Map the Wastes has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Map the Wastes's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Map the Wastes 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.

Map the Wastes's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Map the Wastes? Pricing

The current market price for Map the Wastes is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Map the Wastes? Pricing

You can purchase Map the Wastes 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.

Map the Wastes normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.3

Is Map the Wastes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Map the Wastes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Map the Wastes legal in Modern? Legality

Map the Wastes is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Map the Wastes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Map the Wastes 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 Map the Wastes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Map the Wastes is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Map the Wastes legal in Legacy? Legality

Map the Wastes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Map the Wastes legal in Vintage? Legality

Map the Wastes 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 Map the Wastes legal in Pauper? Legality

Map the Wastes is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Map the Wastes from? Details

This printing of Map the Wastes is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 134.

Map the Wastes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Map the Wastes's rarity? Details

Map the Wastes is a common card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Map the Wastes? Details

Map the Wastes was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

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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