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Sages of the Anima is a rare Creature — Elf Wizard from ARB (ARB) costing {3}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sages of the Anima MTG card

Sages of the Anima

Creature — Elf Wizard

Card Text

If you would draw a card, instead reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all creature cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Godtrackers found new pantheons of beast-gods beyond Naya's borders.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.39
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TCGPlayer
$0.71
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.39
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Cardmarket
€1.00
Foil
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sages of the Anima? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "If you would draw a card, instead reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all creature cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Sages of the Anima cost to cast? Basics

Sages of the Anima has a mana cost of {3}{G}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Sages of the Anima's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Sages of the Anima 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.

Sages of the Anima's current oracle text is: "If you would draw a card, instead reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all creature cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Sages of the Anima? Pricing

The current market price for Sages of the Anima is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Sages of the Anima? Pricing

You can purchase Sages of the Anima 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.

Sages of the Anima normal: $0.39 | foil: $0.71

Is Sages of the Anima legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sages of the Anima in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sages of the Anima legal in Modern? Legality

Sages of the Anima is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sages of the Anima legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sages of the Anima 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 Sages of the Anima legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sages of the Anima in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sages of the Anima legal in Legacy? Legality

Sages of the Anima is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sages of the Anima legal in Vintage? Legality

Sages of the Anima 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 Sages of the Anima legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sages of the Anima 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 Sages of the Anima from? Details

This printing of Sages of the Anima is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 103.

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

What is Sages of the Anima's rarity? Details

Sages of the Anima is a rare card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Sages of the Anima? Details

Sages of the Anima was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Sages of the Anima's power and toughness? Details

Sages of the Anima is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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