Quick Answer

Tablet of Epityr is a common Artifact from ATQ (ATQ) costing {1}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tablet of Epityr MTG card

Tablet of Epityr

Artifact

Card Text

Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, you gain 1 life.

Originally considered the work of Urza, this tablet was created by forgers seeking to imitate Urza's masterpieces.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ATQ ATQ 🎨 Christopher Rush

Market Prices

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$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tablet of Epityr? Basics

Tablet of Epityr is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Tablet of Epityr cost to cast? Basics

Tablet of Epityr has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Tablet of Epityr's mana cost of {1} 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.

Tablet of Epityr 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.

Tablet of Epityr's current oracle text is: "Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {1}. If you do, you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Tablet of Epityr? Pricing

The current market price for Tablet of Epityr is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Tablet of Epityr? Pricing

You can purchase Tablet of Epityr 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 Tablet of Epityr legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tablet of Epityr in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tablet of Epityr legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tablet of Epityr in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tablet of Epityr legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tablet of Epityr 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 Tablet of Epityr legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tablet of Epityr in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tablet of Epityr legal in Legacy? Legality

Tablet of Epityr is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tablet of Epityr legal in Vintage? Legality

Tablet of Epityr 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 Tablet of Epityr legal in Pauper? Legality

Tablet of Epityr is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Tablet of Epityr from? Details

This printing of Tablet of Epityr is from ATQ (ATQ), with collector number 67.

Tablet of Epityr may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tablet of Epityr's rarity? Details

Tablet of Epityr is a common card in ATQ.

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

Who illustrated Tablet of Epityr? Details

Tablet of Epityr was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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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