Quick Answer

Soothsaying is a uncommon Enchantment from MMQ (MMQ) costing {U}. Current price: $2.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Soothsaying MTG card

Soothsaying

Enchantment

Card Text

{3}{U}{U}: Shuffle your library. {X}: Look at the top X cards of your library, then put them back in any order.

The vizier's wisdom proved invaluable in untangling the Mercadian knot of lies.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Pat Lewis

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.20
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$15.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Card Kingdom
$16.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.30
Normal
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Cardmarket
€8.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soothsaying? Basics

Soothsaying is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}{U}{U}: Shuffle your library. {X}: Look at the top X cards of your library, then put them back in any order."

How much mana does Soothsaying cost to cast? Basics

Soothsaying has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Soothsaying's mana cost of {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.

Soothsaying 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.

Soothsaying's current oracle text is: "{3}{U}{U}: Shuffle your library. {X}: Look at the top X cards of your library, then put them back in any order."

What is the current price of Soothsaying? Pricing

The current market price for Soothsaying is approximately $2.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Soothsaying? Pricing

You can purchase Soothsaying 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.

Soothsaying normal: $2.2 | foil: $15.17

Is Soothsaying legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Soothsaying in Standard is not available.

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

Is Soothsaying legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Soothsaying in Modern is not available.

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

Is Soothsaying legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soothsaying 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 Soothsaying legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Soothsaying in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Soothsaying legal in Legacy? Legality

Soothsaying is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soothsaying legal in Vintage? Legality

Soothsaying 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 Soothsaying legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soothsaying 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 Soothsaying from? Details

This printing of Soothsaying is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 104.

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

What is Soothsaying's rarity? Details

Soothsaying is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Soothsaying? Details

Soothsaying was illustrated by Pat Lewis.

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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