Quick Answer

Talas Lookout is a common Creature — Human Pirate from DMU (DMU) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Talas Lookout MTG card

Talas Lookout

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Flying When this creature dies, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

"The Talas pirates are motivated by money, so we paid them twice what they could steal from us to spy for us instead." —Jhoira

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Julia Metzger
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talas Lookout? Basics

Talas Lookout is a Creature — Human Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature dies, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

How much mana does Talas Lookout cost to cast? Basics

Talas Lookout 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.

Talas Lookout'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.

Talas Lookout 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.

Talas Lookout's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature dies, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Talas Lookout? Pricing

The current market price for Talas Lookout is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Talas Lookout? Pricing

You can purchase Talas Lookout 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.

Talas Lookout normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.13

Is Talas Lookout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Talas Lookout in Standard is not available.

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

Is Talas Lookout legal in Modern? Legality

Talas Lookout is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Talas Lookout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Talas Lookout 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 Talas Lookout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Talas Lookout is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Talas Lookout legal in Legacy? Legality

Talas Lookout is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Talas Lookout legal in Vintage? Legality

Talas Lookout 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 Talas Lookout legal in Pauper? Legality

Talas Lookout 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 Talas Lookout from? Details

This printing of Talas Lookout is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 68.

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

What is Talas Lookout's rarity? Details

Talas Lookout is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Talas Lookout? Details

Talas Lookout was illustrated by Julia Metzger.

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

What is Talas Lookout's power and toughness? Details

Talas Lookout is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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