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Poetic Ingenuity is a rare Enchantment from LCI (LCI) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Poetic Ingenuity MTG card

Poetic Ingenuity

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever one or more Dinosaurs you control attack, create that many Treasure tokens. Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 3/1 red Dinosaur creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn.

"You inspire me."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Kieran Yanner
Treasure

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.27
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.14
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poetic Ingenuity? Basics

Poetic Ingenuity is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever one or more Dinosaurs you control attack, create that many Treasure tokens. Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 3/1 red Dinosaur creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."

How much mana does Poetic Ingenuity cost to cast? Basics

Poetic Ingenuity has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Poetic Ingenuity's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Poetic Ingenuity 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.

Poetic Ingenuity's current oracle text is: "Whenever one or more Dinosaurs you control attack, create that many Treasure tokens. Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 3/1 red Dinosaur creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."

What is the current price of Poetic Ingenuity? Pricing

The current market price for Poetic Ingenuity is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Poetic Ingenuity? Pricing

You can purchase Poetic Ingenuity 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.

Poetic Ingenuity normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.27

Is Poetic Ingenuity legal in Standard? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Poetic Ingenuity legal in Modern? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Poetic Ingenuity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity 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 Poetic Ingenuity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Poetic Ingenuity legal in Legacy? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Poetic Ingenuity legal in Vintage? Legality

Poetic Ingenuity 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 Poetic Ingenuity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Poetic Ingenuity 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 Poetic Ingenuity from? Details

This printing of Poetic Ingenuity is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 161.

Poetic Ingenuity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Poetic Ingenuity's rarity? Details

Poetic Ingenuity is a rare card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Poetic Ingenuity? Details

Poetic Ingenuity was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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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