Quick Answer

Tale of Momo is a rare Sorcery from TLE (TLE) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tale of Momo MTG card

Tale of Momo

Sorcery

Card Text

This spell costs {2} less to cast if a creature left the battlefield under your control this turn. Search your library and/or graveyard for an Ally creature card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle.

Rain filled Appa's pawprint, and despair filled Momo's heart.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Tetsuko

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.35
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TCGPlayer
$1.40
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.94
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€1.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tale of Momo? Basics

Tale of Momo is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {2} less to cast if a creature left the battlefield under your control this turn. Search your library and/or graveyard for an Ally creature card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

How much mana does Tale of Momo cost to cast? Basics

Tale of Momo has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Tale of Momo's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Tale of Momo has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Tale of Momo's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {2} less to cast if a creature left the battlefield under your control this turn. Search your library and/or graveyard for an Ally creature card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

What is the current price of Tale of Momo? Pricing

The current market price for Tale of Momo is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.94 EUR.

Where can I buy Tale of Momo? Pricing

You can purchase Tale of Momo 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.

Tale of Momo normal: $0.35 | foil: $1.4

Is Tale of Momo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tale of Momo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tale of Momo legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tale of Momo in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tale of Momo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tale of Momo 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 Tale of Momo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tale of Momo in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tale of Momo legal in Legacy? Legality

Tale of Momo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tale of Momo legal in Vintage? Legality

Tale of Momo 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 Tale of Momo legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tale of Momo 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 Tale of Momo from? Details

This printing of Tale of Momo is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 86.

Tale of Momo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tale of Momo's rarity? Details

Tale of Momo is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Tale of Momo? Details

Tale of Momo was illustrated by Tetsuko.

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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