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Sage of the Maze is a rare Creature — Elf Wizard from M3C (M3C) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sage of the Maze MTG card

Sage of the Maze

Creature — Elf Wizard

Card Text

{T}: Add two mana in any combination of colors. {T}: Until end of turn, target land you control becomes an X/X Citizen creature with haste in addition to its other types, where X is twice the number of Gates you control. Activate only as a sorcery. Tap an untapped Gate you control: Untap this creature.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 3.0 M3C M3C 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

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$0.48
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$1.29
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$0.99
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€1.51
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sage of the Maze? Basics

Sage of the Maze is a Creature — Elf Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add two mana in any combination of colors. {T}: Until end of turn, target land you control becomes an X/X Citizen creature with haste in addition to its other types, where X is twice the number of Gates you control. Activate only as a sorcery. Tap an untapped Gate you control: Untap this creature."

How much mana does Sage of the Maze cost to cast? Basics

Sage of the Maze has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sage of the Maze's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Sage of the Maze 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.

Sage of the Maze's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add two mana in any combination of colors. {T}: Until end of turn, target land you control becomes an X/X Citizen creature with haste in addition to its other types, where X is twice the number of Gates you control. Activate only as a sorcery. Tap an untapped Gate you control: Untap this creature."

What is the current price of Sage of the Maze? Pricing

The current market price for Sage of the Maze is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Sage of the Maze? Pricing

You can purchase Sage of the Maze 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 Sage of the Maze legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sage of the Maze in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sage of the Maze legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sage of the Maze in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sage of the Maze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sage of the Maze 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 Sage of the Maze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sage of the Maze in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sage of the Maze legal in Legacy? Legality

Sage of the Maze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sage of the Maze legal in Vintage? Legality

Sage of the Maze 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 Sage of the Maze legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sage of the Maze 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 Sage of the Maze from? Details

This printing of Sage of the Maze is from M3C (M3C), with collector number 67.

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

What is Sage of the Maze's rarity? Details

Sage of the Maze is a rare card in M3C.

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

Who illustrated Sage of the Maze? Details

Sage of the Maze was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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

What is Sage of the Maze's power and toughness? Details

Sage of the Maze 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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