Quick Answer

Obscura Initiate is a common Creature — Bird Citizen from SNC (SNC) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Obscura Initiate MTG card

Obscura Initiate

Creature — Bird Citizen

Card Text

Flying {1}{W/B}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

Obscura initiates are required to bring a gift of information. They are judged on both how useful it is and how hard it was to obtain.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Kim Sokol
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obscura Initiate? Basics

Obscura Initiate is a Creature — Bird Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {1}{W/B}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

How much mana does Obscura Initiate cost to cast? Basics

Obscura Initiate has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Obscura Initiate's mana cost of {2}{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.

Obscura Initiate has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Obscura Initiate's current oracle text is: "Flying {1}{W/B}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

What is the current price of Obscura Initiate? Pricing

The current market price for Obscura Initiate is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Obscura Initiate? Pricing

You can purchase Obscura Initiate 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.

Obscura Initiate normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.07

Is Obscura Initiate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Obscura Initiate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Obscura Initiate legal in Modern? Legality

Obscura Initiate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Obscura Initiate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Obscura Initiate 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 Obscura Initiate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Obscura Initiate is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Obscura Initiate legal in Legacy? Legality

Obscura Initiate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Obscura Initiate legal in Vintage? Legality

Obscura Initiate 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 Obscura Initiate legal in Pauper? Legality

Obscura Initiate is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Obscura Initiate from? Details

This printing of Obscura Initiate is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 50.

Obscura Initiate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Obscura Initiate's rarity? Details

Obscura Initiate is a common card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Obscura Initiate? Details

Obscura Initiate was illustrated by Kim Sokol.

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

What is Obscura Initiate's power and toughness? Details

Obscura Initiate is a 2/2 creature.

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

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