Quick Answer

Prodigal Sorcerer is a common Creature — Human Wizard from 2ED (2ED) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $1.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prodigal Sorcerer MTG card

Prodigal Sorcerer

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Occasionally a member of the Institute of Arcane Study acquires a taste for worldly pleasures. Seldom do they have trouble finding employment.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 3.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

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$1.49
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$0.99
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€1.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prodigal Sorcerer? Basics

Prodigal Sorcerer is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Prodigal Sorcerer cost to cast? Basics

Prodigal Sorcerer has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Prodigal Sorcerer's mana cost of {2}{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.

Prodigal Sorcerer 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.

Prodigal Sorcerer's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Prodigal Sorcerer? Pricing

The current market price for Prodigal Sorcerer is approximately $1.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.44 EUR.

Where can I buy Prodigal Sorcerer? Pricing

You can purchase Prodigal Sorcerer 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 Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prodigal Sorcerer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Modern? Legality

Prodigal Sorcerer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prodigal Sorcerer 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 Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Prodigal Sorcerer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Legacy? Legality

Prodigal Sorcerer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Vintage? Legality

Prodigal Sorcerer 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 Prodigal Sorcerer legal in Pauper? Legality

Prodigal Sorcerer 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 Prodigal Sorcerer from? Details

This printing of Prodigal Sorcerer is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 74.

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

What is Prodigal Sorcerer's rarity? Details

Prodigal Sorcerer is a common card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Prodigal Sorcerer? Details

Prodigal Sorcerer was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Prodigal Sorcerer's power and toughness? Details

Prodigal Sorcerer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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