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Saruman of Many Colors is a mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard from LTR (LTR) costing {3}{W}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.66 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Saruman of Many Colors MTG card

Saruman of Many Colors

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Card Text

Ward—Discard an enchantment, instant, or sorcery card. Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, each opponent mills two cards. When one or more cards are milled this way, exile target enchantment, instant, or sorcery card with equal or lesser mana value than that spell from an opponent's graveyard. Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

5/4 mythic CMC: 6.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Alexander Mokhov
Mill Ward

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saruman of Many Colors? Basics

Saruman of Many Colors is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ward—Discard an enchantment, instant, or sorcery card. Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, each opponent mills two cards. When one or more cards are milled this way, exile target enchantment, instant, or sorcery card with equal or lesser mana value than that spell from an opponent's graveyard. Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Saruman of Many Colors cost to cast? Basics

Saruman of Many Colors has a mana cost of {3}{W}{U}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W 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.

Saruman of Many Colors's mana cost of {3}{W}{U}{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.

Saruman of Many Colors has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Saruman of Many Colors's current oracle text is: "Ward—Discard an enchantment, instant, or sorcery card. Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, each opponent mills two cards. When one or more cards are milled this way, exile target enchantment, instant, or sorcery card with equal or lesser mana value than that spell from an opponent's graveyard. Copy the exiled card. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Saruman of Many Colors? Pricing

The current market price for Saruman of Many Colors is approximately $0.66 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Saruman of Many Colors? Pricing

You can purchase Saruman of Many Colors 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.

Saruman of Many Colors normal: $0.66 | foil: $1.2

Is Saruman of Many Colors legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Saruman of Many Colors in Standard is not available.

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

Is Saruman of Many Colors legal in Modern? Legality

Saruman of Many Colors is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Saruman of Many Colors legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Saruman of Many Colors 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 Saruman of Many Colors legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Saruman of Many Colors in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Saruman of Many Colors legal in Legacy? Legality

Saruman of Many Colors is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Saruman of Many Colors legal in Vintage? Legality

Saruman of Many Colors 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 Saruman of Many Colors legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Saruman of Many Colors 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 Saruman of Many Colors from? Details

This printing of Saruman of Many Colors is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 223.

Saruman of Many Colors may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Saruman of Many Colors's rarity? Details

Saruman of Many Colors is a mythic card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Saruman of Many Colors? Details

Saruman of Many Colors was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov.

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

What is Saruman of Many Colors's power and toughness? Details

Saruman of Many Colors is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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