Quick Answer

Sanguine Soothsayer is a rare Creature — Bat Cleric from YBLB (YBLB) costing {1}{B}.

Sanguine Soothsayer MTG card

Sanguine Soothsayer

Creature — Bat Cleric

Card Text

Flying, lifelink Whenever Sanguine Soothsayer attacks, conjure a card named Sanguine Bond into the top fifteen cards of your library at random. It perpetually gains "You may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost" and "When this permanent enters, draw a card."

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 YBLB YBLB 🎨 David Astruga
Conjure Flying Lifelink

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanguine Soothsayer? Basics

Sanguine Soothsayer is a Creature — Bat Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, lifelink Whenever Sanguine Soothsayer attacks, conjure a card named Sanguine Bond into the top fifteen cards of your library at random. It perpetually gains "You may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost" and "When this permanent enters, draw a card.""

How much mana does Sanguine Soothsayer cost to cast? Basics

Sanguine Soothsayer has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Sanguine Soothsayer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sanguine Soothsayer 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.

Sanguine Soothsayer's current oracle text is: "Flying, lifelink Whenever Sanguine Soothsayer attacks, conjure a card named Sanguine Bond into the top fifteen cards of your library at random. It perpetually gains "You may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost" and "When this permanent enters, draw a card.""

What is the current price of Sanguine Soothsayer? Pricing

Price data for Sanguine Soothsayer is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sanguine Soothsayer? Pricing

You can purchase Sanguine Soothsayer 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 Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer in Vintage is not available.

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 Sanguine Soothsayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguine Soothsayer 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 Sanguine Soothsayer from? Details

This printing of Sanguine Soothsayer is from YBLB (YBLB), with collector number 11.

Sanguine Soothsayer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sanguine Soothsayer's rarity? Details

Sanguine Soothsayer is a rare card in YBLB.

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

Who illustrated Sanguine Soothsayer? Details

Sanguine Soothsayer was illustrated by David Astruga.

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

What is Sanguine Soothsayer's power and toughness? Details

Sanguine Soothsayer is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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