Quick Answer

Minister of Inquiries is a uncommon Creature — Vedalken Advisor from KLD (KLD) costing {U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Minister of Inquiries MTG card

Minister of Inquiries

Creature — Vedalken Advisor

Card Text

When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). {T}, Pay {E}: Target player mills three cards.

"This research violates Consulate law."

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 1.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.42
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minister of Inquiries? Basics

Minister of Inquiries is a Creature — Vedalken Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). {T}, Pay {E}: Target player mills three cards."

How much mana does Minister of Inquiries cost to cast? Basics

Minister of Inquiries has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Minister of Inquiries's mana cost of {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.

Minister of Inquiries has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Minister of Inquiries's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). {T}, Pay {E}: Target player mills three cards."

What is the current price of Minister of Inquiries? Pricing

The current market price for Minister of Inquiries is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Minister of Inquiries? Pricing

You can purchase Minister of Inquiries 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.

Minister of Inquiries normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.42

Is Minister of Inquiries legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Minister of Inquiries in Standard is not available.

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

Is Minister of Inquiries legal in Modern? Legality

Minister of Inquiries is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Minister of Inquiries legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Minister of Inquiries 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 Minister of Inquiries legal in Pioneer? Legality

Minister of Inquiries is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Minister of Inquiries legal in Legacy? Legality

Minister of Inquiries is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Minister of Inquiries legal in Vintage? Legality

Minister of Inquiries 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 Minister of Inquiries legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Minister of Inquiries 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 Minister of Inquiries from? Details

This printing of Minister of Inquiries is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 57.

Minister of Inquiries may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Minister of Inquiries's rarity? Details

Minister of Inquiries is a uncommon card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Minister of Inquiries? Details

Minister of Inquiries was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Minister of Inquiries's power and toughness? Details

Minister of Inquiries is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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