Quick Answer

Sylvan Scrying is a uncommon Sorcery from 10E (10E) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.77 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sylvan Scrying MTG card

Sylvan Scrying

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

One glimpse of an elf's home lasts her weeks away in the wild.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 10E 10E 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

Market Prices

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$0.77
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$12.55
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
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Cardmarket
€0.48
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Cardmarket
€6.29
Foil
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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
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvan Scrying? Basics

Sylvan Scrying is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Sylvan Scrying cost to cast? Basics

Sylvan Scrying has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sylvan Scrying's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Sylvan Scrying 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.

Sylvan Scrying's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Sylvan Scrying? Pricing

The current market price for Sylvan Scrying is approximately $0.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $12.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Sylvan Scrying? Pricing

You can purchase Sylvan Scrying 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.

Sylvan Scrying normal: $0.77 | foil: $12.55

Is Sylvan Scrying legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sylvan Scrying in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sylvan Scrying legal in Modern? Legality

Sylvan Scrying is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sylvan Scrying legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sylvan Scrying 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 Sylvan Scrying legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sylvan Scrying is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sylvan Scrying legal in Legacy? Legality

Sylvan Scrying is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sylvan Scrying legal in Vintage? Legality

Sylvan Scrying 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 Sylvan Scrying legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sylvan Scrying 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 Sylvan Scrying from? Details

This printing of Sylvan Scrying is from 10E (10E), with collector number 302.

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

What is Sylvan Scrying's rarity? Details

Sylvan Scrying is a uncommon card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Sylvan Scrying? Details

Sylvan Scrying was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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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