Quick Answer

Pristine Talisman is a uncommon Artifact from BRR (BRR) costing {3}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pristine Talisman MTG card

Pristine Talisman

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. You gain 1 life.

"Tools and artisans can be destroyed, but the act of creation is inviolate." —Elspeth Tirel

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 BRR BRR 🎨 Matt Cavotta

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pristine Talisman? Basics

Pristine Talisman is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. You gain 1 life."

How much mana does Pristine Talisman cost to cast? Basics

Pristine Talisman has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Pristine Talisman's mana cost of {3} 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.

Pristine Talisman 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.

Pristine Talisman's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. You gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Pristine Talisman? Pricing

The current market price for Pristine Talisman is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Pristine Talisman? Pricing

You can purchase Pristine Talisman 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.

Pristine Talisman normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.32

Is Pristine Talisman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pristine Talisman in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pristine Talisman legal in Modern? Legality

Pristine Talisman is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pristine Talisman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pristine Talisman 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 Pristine Talisman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pristine Talisman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pristine Talisman legal in Legacy? Legality

Pristine Talisman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pristine Talisman legal in Vintage? Legality

Pristine Talisman 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 Pristine Talisman legal in Pauper? Legality

Pristine Talisman 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 Pristine Talisman from? Details

This printing of Pristine Talisman is from BRR (BRR), with collector number 43.

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

What is Pristine Talisman's rarity? Details

Pristine Talisman is a uncommon card in BRR.

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

Who illustrated Pristine Talisman? Details

Pristine Talisman was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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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