Quick Answer

Tel-Jilad Stylus is a uncommon Artifact from MRD (MRD) costing {1}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tel-Jilad Stylus MTG card

Tel-Jilad Stylus

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Put target permanent you own on the bottom of your library.

Etched on Tel-Jilad's trunk is an entire history of Mirrodin—except for an expanse near the ground scrubbed smooth by an unknown hand.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Darrell Riche

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.38
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TCGPlayer
$2.34
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$0.49
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$4.49
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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€2.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tel-Jilad Stylus? Basics

Tel-Jilad Stylus is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Put target permanent you own on the bottom of your library."

How much mana does Tel-Jilad Stylus cost to cast? Basics

Tel-Jilad Stylus 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.

Tel-Jilad Stylus'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.

Tel-Jilad Stylus 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.

Tel-Jilad Stylus's current oracle text is: "{T}: Put target permanent you own on the bottom of your library."

What is the current price of Tel-Jilad Stylus? Pricing

The current market price for Tel-Jilad Stylus is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Tel-Jilad Stylus? Pricing

You can purchase Tel-Jilad Stylus 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.

Tel-Jilad Stylus normal: $0.38 | foil: $2.34

Is Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tel-Jilad Stylus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Modern? Legality

Tel-Jilad Stylus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tel-Jilad Stylus 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 Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tel-Jilad Stylus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Legacy? Legality

Tel-Jilad Stylus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Vintage? Legality

Tel-Jilad Stylus 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 Tel-Jilad Stylus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tel-Jilad Stylus 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 Tel-Jilad Stylus from? Details

This printing of Tel-Jilad Stylus is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 260.

Tel-Jilad Stylus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tel-Jilad Stylus's rarity? Details

Tel-Jilad Stylus is a uncommon card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Tel-Jilad Stylus? Details

Tel-Jilad Stylus was illustrated by Darrell Riche.

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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