Quick Answer

Open the Armory is a uncommon Sorcery from CMR (CMR) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $2.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Open the Armory MTG card

Open the Armory

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for an Aura or Equipment card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Once Avacyn returned, I hoped I'd never need these things again. I didn't think I'd be dusting them off to use against angels."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.18
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TCGPlayer
$2.48
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€1.49
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Cardmarket
€2.10
Foil
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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 Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open the Armory? Basics

Open the Armory is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for an Aura or Equipment card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Open the Armory cost to cast? Basics

Open the Armory has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Open the Armory's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Open the Armory has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Open the Armory's current oracle text is: "Search your library for an Aura or Equipment card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Open the Armory? Pricing

The current market price for Open the Armory is approximately $2.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Open the Armory? Pricing

You can purchase Open the Armory 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.

Open the Armory normal: $2.18 | foil: $2.48

Is Open the Armory legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Open the Armory in Standard is not available.

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

Is Open the Armory legal in Modern? Legality

Open the Armory is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Open the Armory legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Open the Armory 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 Open the Armory legal in Pioneer? Legality

Open the Armory is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Open the Armory legal in Legacy? Legality

Open the Armory is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Open the Armory legal in Vintage? Legality

Open the Armory 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 Open the Armory legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Open the Armory 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 Open the Armory from? Details

This printing of Open the Armory is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 34.

Open the Armory may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Open the Armory's rarity? Details

Open the Armory is a uncommon card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Open the Armory? Details

Open the Armory was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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