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Sultai Soothsayer is a uncommon Creature — Snake Shaman from 2X2 (2X2) costing {2}{B}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sultai Soothsayer MTG card

Sultai Soothsayer

Creature — Snake Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

The naga of the Sultai Brood made deals with dark forces to keep their power.

Card Stats

2/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Cynthia Sheppard

Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.09
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sultai Soothsayer? Basics

Sultai Soothsayer is a Creature — Snake Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard."

How much mana does Sultai Soothsayer cost to cast? Basics

Sultai Soothsayer has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Sultai Soothsayer's mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{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.

Sultai Soothsayer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Sultai Soothsayer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Sultai Soothsayer? Pricing

The current market price for Sultai Soothsayer is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Sultai Soothsayer? Pricing

You can purchase Sultai Soothsayer 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.

Sultai Soothsayer normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.11

Is Sultai Soothsayer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sultai Soothsayer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sultai Soothsayer legal in Modern? Legality

Sultai Soothsayer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sultai Soothsayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sultai Soothsayer 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 Sultai Soothsayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sultai Soothsayer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sultai Soothsayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Sultai Soothsayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sultai Soothsayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Sultai Soothsayer 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 Sultai Soothsayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sultai Soothsayer 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 Sultai Soothsayer from? Details

This printing of Sultai Soothsayer is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 279.

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

What is Sultai Soothsayer's rarity? Details

Sultai Soothsayer is a uncommon card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Sultai Soothsayer? Details

Sultai Soothsayer was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard.

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

What is Sultai Soothsayer's power and toughness? Details

Sultai Soothsayer is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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