Quick Answer

Subtlety is a mythic Creature — Elemental Incarnation from H2R (H2R) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $7.59 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Subtlety MTG card

Subtlety

Creature — Elemental Incarnation

Card Text

Flash Flying When this creature enters, choose up to one target creature spell or planeswalker spell. Its owner puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. Evoke—Exile a blue card from your hand.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 4.0 H2R H2R 🎨 Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Evoke Flash Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$7.59
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$11.54
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$14.99
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€11.29
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€19.71
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subtlety? Basics

Subtlety is a Creature — Elemental Incarnation card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Flying When this creature enters, choose up to one target creature spell or planeswalker spell. Its owner puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. Evoke—Exile a blue card from your hand."

How much mana does Subtlety cost to cast? Basics

Subtlety has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Subtlety's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Subtlety 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.

Subtlety's current oracle text is: "Flash Flying When this creature enters, choose up to one target creature spell or planeswalker spell. Its owner puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. Evoke—Exile a blue card from your hand."

What is the current price of Subtlety? Pricing

The current market price for Subtlety is approximately $7.59 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €11.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Subtlety? Pricing

You can purchase Subtlety 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.

Subtlety normal: $7.59 | foil: $11.54

Is Subtlety legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Subtlety in Standard is not available.

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

Is Subtlety legal in Modern? Legality

Subtlety is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Subtlety legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Subtlety 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 Subtlety legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Subtlety in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Subtlety legal in Legacy? Legality

Subtlety is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Subtlety legal in Vintage? Legality

Subtlety 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 Subtlety legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Subtlety 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 Subtlety from? Details

This printing of Subtlety is from H2R (H2R), with collector number 6.

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

What is Subtlety's rarity? Details

Subtlety is a mythic card in H2R.

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

Who illustrated Subtlety? Details

Subtlety was illustrated by Anastasia Ovchinnikova.

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

What is Subtlety's power and toughness? Details

Subtlety is a 3/3 creature.

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

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