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Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo from AVR (AVR) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $4.73 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage MTG card

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage

Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo

Card Text

[+1]: Tap target permanent. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. [−2]: Draw a card for each tapped creature target player controls. [−8]: You get an emblem with "You have no maximum hand size" and "Whenever a card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, you may return it to your hand."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 5.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

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$4.73
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$17.17
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$9.99
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€3.79
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage? Basics

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is a Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Tap target permanent. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. [−2]: Draw a card for each tapped creature target player controls. [−8]: You get an emblem with "You have no maximum hand size" and "Whenever a card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, you may return it to your hand.""

How much mana does Tamiyo, the Moon Sage cost to cast? Basics

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage's mana cost of {3}{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.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage 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.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Tap target permanent. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. [−2]: Draw a card for each tapped creature target player controls. [−8]: You get an emblem with "You have no maximum hand size" and "Whenever a card is put into your graveyard from anywhere, you may return it to your hand.""

What is the current price of Tamiyo, the Moon Sage? Pricing

The current market price for Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is approximately $4.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Tamiyo, the Moon Sage? Pricing

You can purchase Tamiyo, the Moon Sage 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.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage normal: $4.73 | foil: $17.17

Is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tamiyo, the Moon Sage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Modern? Legality

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage 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 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tamiyo, the Moon Sage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Legacy? Legality

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Vintage? Legality

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage 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 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tamiyo, the Moon Sage 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 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage from? Details

This printing of Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 79.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage's rarity? Details

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is a mythic card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Tamiyo, the Moon Sage? Details

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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

What is Tamiyo, the Moon Sage's starting loyalty? Details

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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