Quick Answer

Raffine, Scheming Seer is a mythic Legendary Creature — Sphinx Demon from PSNC (PSNC) costing {W}{U}{B}. Current price: $3.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Raffine, Scheming Seer MTG card

Raffine, Scheming Seer

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Demon

Card Text

Flying, ward {1} Whenever you attack, target attacking creature connives X, where X is the number of attacking creatures. (Draw X cards, then discard X cards. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each nonland card discarded this way.)

Card Stats

1/4 mythic CMC: 3.0 PSNC PSNC 🎨 Johannes Voss
Connive Flying Ward

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.28
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TCGPlayer
$5.33
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Card Kingdom
$5.49
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
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Cardmarket
€3.46
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Cardmarket
€5.37
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Restricted
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raffine, Scheming Seer? Basics

Raffine, Scheming Seer is a Legendary Creature — Sphinx Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, ward {1} Whenever you attack, target attacking creature connives X, where X is the number of attacking creatures. (Draw X cards, then discard X cards. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each nonland card discarded this way.)"

How much mana does Raffine, Scheming Seer cost to cast? Basics

Raffine, Scheming Seer has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W 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.

Raffine, Scheming Seer's mana cost of {W}{U}{B} 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.

Raffine, Scheming Seer 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.

Raffine, Scheming Seer's current oracle text is: "Flying, ward {1} Whenever you attack, target attacking creature connives X, where X is the number of attacking creatures. (Draw X cards, then discard X cards. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each nonland card discarded this way.)"

What is the current price of Raffine, Scheming Seer? Pricing

The current market price for Raffine, Scheming Seer is approximately $3.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Raffine, Scheming Seer? Pricing

You can purchase Raffine, Scheming Seer 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.

Raffine, Scheming Seer normal: $3.28 | foil: $5.33

Is Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Raffine, Scheming Seer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Modern? Legality

Raffine, Scheming Seer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Raffine, Scheming Seer 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 Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Raffine, Scheming Seer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Legacy? Legality

Raffine, Scheming Seer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Vintage? Legality

Raffine, Scheming Seer 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 Raffine, Scheming Seer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Raffine, Scheming Seer 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 Raffine, Scheming Seer from? Details

This printing of Raffine, Scheming Seer is from PSNC (PSNC), with collector number 213p.

Raffine, Scheming Seer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Raffine, Scheming Seer's rarity? Details

Raffine, Scheming Seer is a mythic card in PSNC.

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

Who illustrated Raffine, Scheming Seer? Details

Raffine, Scheming Seer was illustrated by Johannes Voss.

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

What is Raffine, Scheming Seer's power and toughness? Details

Raffine, Scheming Seer is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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