Quick Answer

Pulse of the Grid is a rare Instant from DST (DST) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pulse of the Grid MTG card

Pulse of the Grid

Instant

Card Text

Draw two cards, then discard a card. Then if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, return Pulse of the Grid to its owner's hand.

Before labs or lectures, there was insight.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 DST DST 🎨 Wayne England

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.39
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TCGPlayer
$4.99
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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Cardmarket
€2.56
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pulse of the Grid? Basics

Pulse of the Grid is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards, then discard a card. Then if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, return Pulse of the Grid to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Pulse of the Grid cost to cast? Basics

Pulse of the Grid has a mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Pulse of the Grid's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Pulse of the Grid 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.

Pulse of the Grid's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards, then discard a card. Then if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, return Pulse of the Grid to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Pulse of the Grid? Pricing

The current market price for Pulse of the Grid is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Pulse of the Grid? Pricing

You can purchase Pulse of the Grid 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.

Pulse of the Grid normal: $0.39 | foil: $4.99

Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pulse of the Grid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Modern? Legality

Pulse of the Grid is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pulse of the Grid 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 Pulse of the Grid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pulse of the Grid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Legacy? Legality

Pulse of the Grid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pulse of the Grid legal in Vintage? Legality

Pulse of the Grid 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 Pulse of the Grid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pulse of the Grid 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 Pulse of the Grid from? Details

This printing of Pulse of the Grid is from DST (DST), with collector number 29.

Pulse of the Grid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pulse of the Grid's rarity? Details

Pulse of the Grid is a rare card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Pulse of the Grid? Details

Pulse of the Grid was illustrated by Wayne England.

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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