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Scribe of the Mindful is a common Creature — Human Cleric from AKH (AKH) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scribe of the Mindful MTG card

Scribe of the Mindful

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.

"The best answers solve more than one riddle." —Kefnet, god of knowledge

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Bastien L. Deharme

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$0.03
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$0.26
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scribe of the Mindful? Basics

Scribe of the Mindful is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Scribe of the Mindful cost to cast? Basics

Scribe of the Mindful has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Scribe of the Mindful's mana cost of {2}{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.

Scribe of the Mindful 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.

Scribe of the Mindful's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Scribe of the Mindful? Pricing

The current market price for Scribe of the Mindful is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Scribe of the Mindful? Pricing

You can purchase Scribe of the Mindful 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.

Scribe of the Mindful normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.26

Is Scribe of the Mindful legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scribe of the Mindful in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scribe of the Mindful legal in Modern? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scribe of the Mindful legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful 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 Scribe of the Mindful legal in Pioneer? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Scribe of the Mindful legal in Legacy? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scribe of the Mindful legal in Vintage? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful 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 Scribe of the Mindful legal in Pauper? Legality

Scribe of the Mindful is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Scribe of the Mindful from? Details

This printing of Scribe of the Mindful is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 68.

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

What is Scribe of the Mindful's rarity? Details

Scribe of the Mindful is a common card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Scribe of the Mindful? Details

Scribe of the Mindful was illustrated by Bastien L. Deharme.

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

What is Scribe of the Mindful's power and toughness? Details

Scribe of the Mindful is a 2/2 creature.

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

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