Quick Answer

Path to the Festival is a common Sorcery from MID (MID) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Path to the Festival MTG card

Path to the Festival

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Then if there are three or more basic land types among lands you control, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Flashback {4}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 MID MID 🎨 Darek Zabrocki
Flashback Scry

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$0.04
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Path to the Festival? Basics

Path to the Festival is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Then if there are three or more basic land types among lands you control, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Flashback {4}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Path to the Festival cost to cast? Basics

Path to the Festival has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Path to the Festival's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Path to the Festival 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.

Path to the Festival's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Then if there are three or more basic land types among lands you control, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Flashback {4}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Path to the Festival? Pricing

The current market price for Path to the Festival is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Path to the Festival? Pricing

You can purchase Path to the Festival 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.

Path to the Festival normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.11

Is Path to the Festival legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Path to the Festival in Standard is not available.

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

Is Path to the Festival legal in Modern? Legality

Path to the Festival is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Path to the Festival legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Path to the Festival 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 Path to the Festival legal in Pioneer? Legality

Path to the Festival is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Path to the Festival legal in Legacy? Legality

Path to the Festival is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Path to the Festival legal in Vintage? Legality

Path to the Festival 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 Path to the Festival legal in Pauper? Legality

Path to the Festival 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 Path to the Festival from? Details

This printing of Path to the Festival is from MID (MID), with collector number 191.

Path to the Festival may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Path to the Festival's rarity? Details

Path to the Festival is a common card in MID.

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

Who illustrated Path to the Festival? Details

Path to the Festival was illustrated by Darek Zabrocki.

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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