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Press for Answers is a common Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Press for Answers MTG card

Press for Answers

Sorcery

Card Text

Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Steve Prescott
Investigate

Market Prices

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$0.15
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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Press for Answers? Basics

Press for Answers is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Press for Answers cost to cast? Basics

Press for Answers has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Press for Answers's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Press for Answers has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Press for Answers's current oracle text is: "Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Press for Answers? Pricing

The current market price for Press for Answers is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Press for Answers? Pricing

You can purchase Press for Answers 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 Press for Answers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Press for Answers in Standard is not available.

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

Is Press for Answers legal in Modern? Legality

Press for Answers is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Press for Answers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Press for Answers 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 Press for Answers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Press for Answers is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Press for Answers legal in Legacy? Legality

Press for Answers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Press for Answers legal in Vintage? Legality

Press for Answers 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 Press for Answers legal in Pauper? Legality

Press for Answers 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 Press for Answers from? Details

This printing of Press for Answers is from J22 (J22), with collector number 337.

Press for Answers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Press for Answers's rarity? Details

Press for Answers is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Press for Answers? Details

Press for Answers was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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