Quick Answer

Raving Visionary is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Wizard from J21 (J21) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Raving Visionary MTG card

Raving Visionary

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. Delirium — {2}{U}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 J21 J21 🎨 Eric Deschamps
Delirium

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raving Visionary? Basics

Raving Visionary is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. Delirium — {2}{U}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Raving Visionary cost to cast? Basics

Raving Visionary has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Raving Visionary's mana cost of {1}{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.

Raving Visionary has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Raving Visionary's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. Delirium — {2}{U}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Raving Visionary? Pricing

Price data for Raving Visionary is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Raving Visionary? Pricing

You can purchase Raving Visionary 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 Raving Visionary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Visionary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Raving Visionary legal in Modern? Legality

Raving Visionary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Raving Visionary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Raving Visionary 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 Raving Visionary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Visionary in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Raving Visionary legal in Legacy? Legality

Raving Visionary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Raving Visionary legal in Vintage? Legality

Raving Visionary 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 Raving Visionary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Visionary 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 Raving Visionary from? Details

This printing of Raving Visionary is from J21 (J21), with collector number 234.

Raving Visionary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Raving Visionary's rarity? Details

Raving Visionary is a uncommon card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Raving Visionary? Details

Raving Visionary was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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

What is Raving Visionary's power and toughness? Details

Raving Visionary 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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