Quick Answer

Mystic Forge is a rare Artifact from 40K (40K) costing {4}. Current price: $1.81 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mystic Forge MTG card

Mystic Forge

Artifact

Card Text

You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast artifact spells and colorless spells from the top of your library. {T}, Pay 1 life: Exile the top card of your library.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Rafater

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.81
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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Cardmarket
€1.59
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Cardmarket
€3.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (14 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mystic Forge? Basics

Mystic Forge is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast artifact spells and colorless spells from the top of your library. {T}, Pay 1 life: Exile the top card of your library."

How much mana does Mystic Forge cost to cast? Basics

Mystic Forge has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Mystic Forge's mana cost of {4} 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.

Mystic Forge 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.

Mystic Forge's current oracle text is: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast artifact spells and colorless spells from the top of your library. {T}, Pay 1 life: Exile the top card of your library."

What is the current price of Mystic Forge? Pricing

The current market price for Mystic Forge is approximately $1.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Mystic Forge? Pricing

You can purchase Mystic Forge 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 Mystic Forge legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Mystic Forge legal in Modern? Legality

Mystic Forge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mystic Forge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mystic Forge 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 Mystic Forge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mystic Forge is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mystic Forge legal in Legacy? Legality

Mystic Forge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mystic Forge legal in Vintage? Legality

Mystic Forge is Restricted 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 Mystic Forge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mystic Forge 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 Mystic Forge from? Details

This printing of Mystic Forge is from 40K (40K), with collector number 246.

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

What is Mystic Forge's rarity? Details

Mystic Forge is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Mystic Forge? Details

Mystic Forge was illustrated by Rafater.

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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