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Steam Augury is a rare Instant from C15 (C15) costing {2}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Steam Augury MTG card

Steam Augury

Instant

Card Text

Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

Keranos is a fickle god, delivering punishment as readily as prophecy.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 C15 C15 🎨 Dave Kendall

Market Prices

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€0.14
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steam Augury? Basics

Steam Augury is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

How much mana does Steam Augury cost to cast? Basics

Steam Augury has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Steam Augury's mana cost of {2}{U}{R} 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.

Steam Augury has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Steam Augury's current oracle text is: "Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Steam Augury? Pricing

The current market price for Steam Augury is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Steam Augury? Pricing

You can purchase Steam Augury 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 Steam Augury legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Steam Augury in Standard is not available.

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

Is Steam Augury legal in Modern? Legality

Steam Augury is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steam Augury legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steam Augury 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 Steam Augury legal in Pioneer? Legality

Steam Augury is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Steam Augury legal in Legacy? Legality

Steam Augury is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steam Augury legal in Vintage? Legality

Steam Augury 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 Steam Augury legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Steam Augury 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 Steam Augury from? Details

This printing of Steam Augury is from C15 (C15), with collector number 233.

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

What is Steam Augury's rarity? Details

Steam Augury is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Steam Augury? Details

Steam Augury was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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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