Quick Answer

Mystical Tutor is a uncommon Instant from 6ED (6ED) costing {U}. Current price: $12.66 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mystical Tutor MTG card

Mystical Tutor

Instant

Card Text

Search your library for an instant or sorcery card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.

"To the tutors, a 'poem of sand' was of little account, a 'poem of ivory,' priceless." —Afari, *Tales*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 David O'Connor

Market Prices

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$12.66
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$20.99
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€7.71
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Historic Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Banned
Vintage Restricted

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Other Printings (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mystical Tutor? Basics

Mystical Tutor is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for an instant or sorcery card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

How much mana does Mystical Tutor cost to cast? Basics

Mystical Tutor 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.

Mystical Tutor'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.

Mystical Tutor 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.

Mystical Tutor's current oracle text is: "Search your library for an instant or sorcery card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

What is the current price of Mystical Tutor? Pricing

The current market price for Mystical Tutor is approximately $12.66 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.71 EUR.

Where can I buy Mystical Tutor? Pricing

You can purchase Mystical Tutor 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 Mystical Tutor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mystical Tutor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mystical Tutor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mystical Tutor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mystical Tutor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mystical Tutor 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 Mystical Tutor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mystical Tutor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mystical Tutor legal in Legacy? Legality

Mystical Tutor is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Mystical Tutor legal in Vintage? Legality

Mystical Tutor 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 Mystical Tutor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mystical Tutor 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 Mystical Tutor from? Details

This printing of Mystical Tutor is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 83.

Mystical Tutor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mystical Tutor's rarity? Details

Mystical Tutor is a uncommon card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Mystical Tutor? Details

Mystical Tutor was illustrated by David O'Connor.

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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