Quick Answer

Potatoes is a common Artifact — Food from UNK (UNK) costing {0}.

Potatoes MTG card

Potatoes

Artifact — Food

Card Text

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice Potatoes: Choose one — • Boil — Potatoes deals 1 damage to any target. • Mash — Create two Food tokens. • Stew — Gain 3 life. Draw a card.

Card Stats

common UNK UNK
Boil Food Mash Stew

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potatoes? Basics

Potatoes is a Artifact — Food card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice Potatoes: Choose one — • Boil — Potatoes deals 1 damage to any target. • Mash — Create two Food tokens. • Stew — Gain 3 life. Draw a card."

How much mana does Potatoes cost to cast? Basics

Potatoes has a mana cost of {0}, which equals 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.

Potatoes's mana cost of {0} 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.

Potatoes has a mana value of 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.

Potatoes's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice Potatoes: Choose one — • Boil — Potatoes deals 1 damage to any target. • Mash — Create two Food tokens. • Stew — Gain 3 life. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Potatoes? Pricing

Price data for Potatoes is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Potatoes? Pricing

You can purchase Potatoes 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 Potatoes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Potatoes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Potatoes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes in Commander is not available.

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

Is Potatoes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Potatoes legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Potatoes legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes 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 Potatoes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Potatoes 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 Potatoes from? Details

This printing of Potatoes is from UNK (UNK), with collector number CAa.

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

What is Potatoes's rarity? Details

Potatoes is a common card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated Potatoes? Details

Potatoes was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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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