Quick Answer

Pandora's Box is a common Artifact from PAST (PAST) costing {5}.

Pandora's Box MTG card

Pandora's Box

Artifact

Card Text

{3}, {T}: Choose a random summon card from all players' decks. For each player, flip a coin. If the flip ends up heads, put a token creature into play and treat it as though an exact copy of the chosen summon card were just played.

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 PAST PAST 🎨 Amy Weber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pandora's Box? Basics

Pandora's Box is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}, {T}: Choose a random summon card from all players' decks. For each player, flip a coin. If the flip ends up heads, put a token creature into play and treat it as though an exact copy of the chosen summon card were just played."

How much mana does Pandora's Box cost to cast? Basics

Pandora's Box has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Pandora's Box's mana cost of {5} 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.

Pandora's Box has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Pandora's Box's current oracle text is: "{3}, {T}: Choose a random summon card from all players' decks. For each player, flip a coin. If the flip ends up heads, put a token creature into play and treat it as though an exact copy of the chosen summon card were just played."

What is the current price of Pandora's Box? Pricing

Price data for Pandora's Box is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Pandora's Box? Pricing

You can purchase Pandora's Box 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 Pandora's Box legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pandora's Box legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Modern is not available.

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

Is Pandora's Box legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Pandora's Box legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pandora's Box legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Pandora's Box legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box in Vintage is not available.

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 Pandora's Box legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pandora's Box 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 Pandora's Box from? Details

This printing of Pandora's Box is from PAST (PAST), with collector number 11.

Pandora's Box may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pandora's Box's rarity? Details

Pandora's Box is a common card in PAST.

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

Who illustrated Pandora's Box? Details

Pandora's Box was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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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