Quick Answer

Proper Laboratory Attire is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from UST (UST) costing {1}. Current price: $0.15 USD.

Proper Laboratory Attire MTG card

Proper Laboratory Attire

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +2/+1 and has protection from die rolls. (Nothing that lets a player roll a die can block, target, deal damage to, or attach to equipped creature.) Equip {2}

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 UST UST 🎨 Tom Babbey
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Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.81
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$0.35
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$0.79
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€0.06
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proper Laboratory Attire? Basics

Proper Laboratory Attire is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +2/+1 and has protection from die rolls. (Nothing that lets a player roll a die can block, target, deal damage to, or attach to equipped creature.) Equip {2}"

How much mana does Proper Laboratory Attire cost to cast? Basics

Proper Laboratory Attire has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Proper Laboratory Attire's mana cost of {1} 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.

Proper Laboratory Attire 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.

Proper Laboratory Attire's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +2/+1 and has protection from die rolls. (Nothing that lets a player roll a die can block, target, deal damage to, or attach to equipped creature.) Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Proper Laboratory Attire? Pricing

The current market price for Proper Laboratory Attire is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Proper Laboratory Attire? Pricing

You can purchase Proper Laboratory Attire 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.

Proper Laboratory Attire normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.81

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire in Modern is not available.

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

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire in Commander is not available.

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

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire 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 Proper Laboratory Attire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Proper Laboratory Attire 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 Proper Laboratory Attire from? Details

This printing of Proper Laboratory Attire is from UST (UST), with collector number 156.

Proper Laboratory Attire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Proper Laboratory Attire's rarity? Details

Proper Laboratory Attire is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Proper Laboratory Attire? Details

Proper Laboratory Attire was illustrated by Tom Babbey.

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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