Quick Answer

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Artificer from C18 (C18) costing {U}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice MTG card

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Haste {U}{R}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control from an artifact source. You may choose new targets for the copy. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)

"My master believes anything is achievable."

Card Stats

1/3 mythic CMC: 2.0 C18 C18 🎨 Matt Stewart
Haste

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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice? Basics

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste {U}{R}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control from an artifact source. You may choose new targets for the copy. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)"

How much mana does Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice cost to cast? Basics

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice has a mana cost of {U}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's mana cost of {U}{R} 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.

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice 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.

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's current oracle text is: "Haste {U}{R}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control from an artifact source. You may choose new targets for the copy. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)"

What is the current price of Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice? Pricing

Price data for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice? Pricing

You can purchase Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice 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 Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice 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 Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Legacy? Legality

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Vintage? Legality

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice 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 Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice 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 Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice from? Details

This printing of Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is from C18 (C18), with collector number 45.

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's rarity? Details

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is a mythic card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice? Details

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's power and toughness? Details

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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