Quick Answer

Mystic Retrieval is a uncommon Sorcery from C15 (C15) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mystic Retrieval MTG card

Mystic Retrieval

Sorcery

Card Text

Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. Flashback {2}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 C15 C15 🎨 Scott Chou
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Market Prices

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$0.30
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$0.79
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€0.15
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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
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mystic Retrieval? Basics

Mystic Retrieval is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. Flashback {2}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Mystic Retrieval cost to cast? Basics

Mystic Retrieval has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Mystic Retrieval's mana cost of {3}{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.

Mystic Retrieval 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 Retrieval's current oracle text is: "Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. Flashback {2}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Mystic Retrieval? Pricing

The current market price for Mystic Retrieval is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Mystic Retrieval? Pricing

You can purchase Mystic Retrieval 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 Retrieval legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Mystic Retrieval legal in Modern? Legality

Mystic Retrieval is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mystic Retrieval legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mystic Retrieval 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 Retrieval legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mystic Retrieval in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mystic Retrieval legal in Legacy? Legality

Mystic Retrieval is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mystic Retrieval legal in Vintage? Legality

Mystic Retrieval 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 Mystic Retrieval legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mystic Retrieval 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 Retrieval from? Details

This printing of Mystic Retrieval is from C15 (C15), with collector number 98.

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

What is Mystic Retrieval's rarity? Details

Mystic Retrieval is a uncommon card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Mystic Retrieval? Details

Mystic Retrieval was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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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