Quick Answer

Riptide Chronologist is a uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from ONS (ONS) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Riptide Chronologist MTG card

Riptide Chronologist

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Untap all creatures of the creature type of your choice.

The wizard consulted the Riptide Project about how to further his research. He wasn't prepared for what they told him.

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Roger Raupp

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.43
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.62
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riptide Chronologist? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Untap all creatures of the creature type of your choice."

How much mana does Riptide Chronologist cost to cast? Basics

Riptide Chronologist has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Riptide Chronologist's mana cost of {3}{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.

Riptide Chronologist has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Riptide Chronologist's current oracle text is: "{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Untap all creatures of the creature type of your choice."

What is the current price of Riptide Chronologist? Pricing

The current market price for Riptide Chronologist is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

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

Where can I buy Riptide Chronologist? Pricing

You can purchase Riptide Chronologist 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.

Riptide Chronologist normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.43

Is Riptide Chronologist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Chronologist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riptide Chronologist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Chronologist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Riptide Chronologist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riptide Chronologist 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 Riptide Chronologist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Chronologist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riptide Chronologist legal in Legacy? Legality

Riptide Chronologist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riptide Chronologist legal in Vintage? Legality

Riptide Chronologist 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 Riptide Chronologist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Chronologist 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 Riptide Chronologist from? Details

This printing of Riptide Chronologist is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 107.

Riptide Chronologist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Riptide Chronologist's rarity? Details

Riptide Chronologist is a uncommon card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Riptide Chronologist? Details

Riptide Chronologist was illustrated by Roger Raupp.

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

What is Riptide Chronologist's power and toughness? Details

Riptide Chronologist is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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