Quick Answer

Permeating Mass is a rare Creature — Spirit from EMN (EMN) costing {G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Permeating Mass MTG card

Permeating Mass

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature becomes a copy of this creature.

Woodland geists concluded that Emrakul would be unable to warp the denizens of the forest if the geists got there first.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 1.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Joseph Meehan

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Market Prices

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$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.48
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$0.59
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$1.49
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€0.22
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€0.47
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Permeating Mass? Basics

Permeating Mass is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature becomes a copy of this creature."

How much mana does Permeating Mass cost to cast? Basics

Permeating Mass has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Permeating Mass's mana cost of {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.

Permeating Mass 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.

Permeating Mass's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature becomes a copy of this creature."

What is the current price of Permeating Mass? Pricing

The current market price for Permeating Mass is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Permeating Mass? Pricing

You can purchase Permeating Mass 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.

Permeating Mass normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.48

Is Permeating Mass legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Permeating Mass in Standard is not available.

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

Is Permeating Mass legal in Modern? Legality

Permeating Mass is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Permeating Mass legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Permeating Mass 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 Permeating Mass legal in Pioneer? Legality

Permeating Mass is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Permeating Mass legal in Legacy? Legality

Permeating Mass is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Permeating Mass legal in Vintage? Legality

Permeating Mass 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 Permeating Mass legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Permeating Mass 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 Permeating Mass from? Details

This printing of Permeating Mass is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 165.

Permeating Mass may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Permeating Mass's rarity? Details

Permeating Mass is a rare card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Permeating Mass? Details

Permeating Mass was illustrated by Joseph Meehan.

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

What is Permeating Mass's power and toughness? Details

Permeating Mass is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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