Quick Answer

Point the Way is a uncommon Enchantment from DFT (DFT) costing {G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Point the Way MTG card

Point the Way

Enchantment

Card Text

Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) {3}{G}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is your speed. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Izzy
Start your engines!

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.08
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Point the Way? Basics

Point the Way is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) {3}{G}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is your speed. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Point the Way cost to cast? Basics

Point the Way 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.

Point the Way'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.

Point the Way 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.

Point the Way's current oracle text is: "Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) {3}{G}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Search your library for up to X basic land cards, where X is your speed. Put those cards onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Point the Way? Pricing

The current market price for Point the Way is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Point the Way? Pricing

You can purchase Point the Way 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.

Point the Way normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.08

Is Point the Way legal in Standard? Legality

Point the Way is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Point the Way legal in Modern? Legality

Point the Way is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Point the Way legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Point the Way 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 Point the Way legal in Pioneer? Legality

Point the Way is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Point the Way legal in Legacy? Legality

Point the Way is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Point the Way legal in Vintage? Legality

Point the Way 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 Point the Way legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Point the Way 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 Point the Way from? Details

This printing of Point the Way is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 175.

Point the Way may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Point the Way's rarity? Details

Point the Way is a uncommon card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Point the Way? Details

Point the Way was illustrated by Izzy.

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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