Quick Answer

Sleuth Instructor is a rare Creature — Elephant Detective from YMKM (YMKM) costing {1}{W}.

Sleuth Instructor MTG card

Sleuth Instructor

Creature — Elephant Detective

Card Text

Disguise {1}{W} Whenever Sleuth Instructor or another permanent you control is turned face up, seek a non-Elephant creature card with mana value 3 or less and cloak it. This ability triggers only once.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YMKM YMKM 🎨 Chris Rahn
Cloak Disguise Seek

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleuth Instructor? Basics

Sleuth Instructor is a Creature — Elephant Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Disguise {1}{W} Whenever Sleuth Instructor or another permanent you control is turned face up, seek a non-Elephant creature card with mana value 3 or less and cloak it. This ability triggers only once."

How much mana does Sleuth Instructor cost to cast? Basics

Sleuth Instructor has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Sleuth Instructor's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Sleuth Instructor 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.

Sleuth Instructor's current oracle text is: "Disguise {1}{W} Whenever Sleuth Instructor or another permanent you control is turned face up, seek a non-Elephant creature card with mana value 3 or less and cloak it. This ability triggers only once."

What is the current price of Sleuth Instructor? Pricing

Price data for Sleuth Instructor is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sleuth Instructor? Pricing

You can purchase Sleuth Instructor 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 Sleuth Instructor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sleuth Instructor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sleuth Instructor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor in Commander is not available.

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

Is Sleuth Instructor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sleuth Instructor legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Sleuth Instructor legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor 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 Sleuth Instructor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sleuth Instructor 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 Sleuth Instructor from? Details

This printing of Sleuth Instructor is from YMKM (YMKM), with collector number 2.

Sleuth Instructor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sleuth Instructor's rarity? Details

Sleuth Instructor is a rare card in YMKM.

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

Who illustrated Sleuth Instructor? Details

Sleuth Instructor was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Sleuth Instructor's power and toughness? Details

Sleuth Instructor is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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