Quick Answer

Midnight Oil is a rare Enchantment from KLD (KLD) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Midnight Oil MTG card

Midnight Oil

Enchantment

Card Text

This enchantment enters with seven hour counters on it. At the beginning of your draw step, draw an additional card and remove two hour counters from this enchantment. Your maximum hand size is equal to the number of hour counters on this enchantment. Whenever you discard a card, you lose 1 life.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.25
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midnight Oil? Basics

Midnight Oil is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This enchantment enters with seven hour counters on it. At the beginning of your draw step, draw an additional card and remove two hour counters from this enchantment. Your maximum hand size is equal to the number of hour counters on this enchantment. Whenever you discard a card, you lose 1 life."

How much mana does Midnight Oil cost to cast? Basics

Midnight Oil has a mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Midnight Oil's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Midnight Oil 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.

Midnight Oil's current oracle text is: "This enchantment enters with seven hour counters on it. At the beginning of your draw step, draw an additional card and remove two hour counters from this enchantment. Your maximum hand size is equal to the number of hour counters on this enchantment. Whenever you discard a card, you lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Midnight Oil? Pricing

The current market price for Midnight Oil is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Midnight Oil? Pricing

You can purchase Midnight Oil 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.

Midnight Oil normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.4

Is Midnight Oil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Midnight Oil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Midnight Oil legal in Modern? Legality

Midnight Oil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Midnight Oil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Midnight Oil 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 Midnight Oil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Midnight Oil is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Midnight Oil legal in Legacy? Legality

Midnight Oil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Midnight Oil legal in Vintage? Legality

Midnight Oil 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 Midnight Oil legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Midnight Oil 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 Midnight Oil from? Details

This printing of Midnight Oil is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 92.

Midnight Oil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Midnight Oil's rarity? Details

Midnight Oil is a rare card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Midnight Oil? Details

Midnight Oil was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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