Quick Answer

Sensei's Divining Top is a rare Artifact from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}. Current price: $32.83 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sensei's Divining Top MTG card

Sensei's Divining Top

Artifact

Card Text

{1}: Look at the top three cards of your library, then put them back in any order. {T}: Draw a card, then put this artifact on top of its owner's library.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Michael Sutfin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$32.83
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TCGPlayer
$36.48
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$37.99
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Card Kingdom
$39.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€17.99
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Cardmarket
€23.69
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Modern Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sensei's Divining Top? Basics

Sensei's Divining Top is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}: Look at the top three cards of your library, then put them back in any order. {T}: Draw a card, then put this artifact on top of its owner's library."

How much mana does Sensei's Divining Top cost to cast? Basics

Sensei's Divining Top has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Sensei's Divining Top's mana cost of {1} 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.

Sensei's Divining Top has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Sensei's Divining Top's current oracle text is: "{1}: Look at the top three cards of your library, then put them back in any order. {T}: Draw a card, then put this artifact on top of its owner's library."

What is the current price of Sensei's Divining Top? Pricing

The current market price for Sensei's Divining Top is approximately $32.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $36.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €17.99 EUR.

Where can I buy Sensei's Divining Top? Pricing

You can purchase Sensei's Divining Top 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.

Sensei's Divining Top normal: $32.83 | foil: $36.48

Is Sensei's Divining Top legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sensei's Divining Top in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sensei's Divining Top legal in Modern? Legality

Sensei's Divining Top is Banned in Modern format.

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

Is Sensei's Divining Top legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sensei's Divining Top 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 Sensei's Divining Top legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sensei's Divining Top in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sensei's Divining Top legal in Legacy? Legality

Sensei's Divining Top is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Sensei's Divining Top legal in Vintage? Legality

Sensei's Divining Top 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 Sensei's Divining Top legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sensei's Divining Top 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 Sensei's Divining Top from? Details

This printing of Sensei's Divining Top is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 314.

Sensei's Divining Top may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sensei's Divining Top's rarity? Details

Sensei's Divining Top is a rare card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Sensei's Divining Top? Details

Sensei's Divining Top was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.

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

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