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Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is a mythic Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon from TDM (TDM) costing {2}{B}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue MTG card

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

Card Text

Flying, lifelink Spells you cast have delve. (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting those spells pays for {1}.) Whenever you cast a spell, you lose life equal to its mana value.

"As you act, so shall you be judged."

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 5.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Alexander Ostrowski
Flying Lifelink

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Market Prices

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$0.34
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$0.72
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.78
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€1.51
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue? Basics

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is a Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, lifelink Spells you cast have delve. (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting those spells pays for {1}.) Whenever you cast a spell, you lose life equal to its mana value."

How much mana does Teval, Arbiter of Virtue cost to cast? Basics

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue's mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{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.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue 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.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue's current oracle text is: "Flying, lifelink Spells you cast have delve. (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting those spells pays for {1}.) Whenever you cast a spell, you lose life equal to its mana value."

What is the current price of Teval, Arbiter of Virtue? Pricing

The current market price for Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.72 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.78 EUR.

Where can I buy Teval, Arbiter of Virtue? Pricing

You can purchase Teval, Arbiter of Virtue 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.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue normal: $0.34 | foil: $0.72

Is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Standard? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Modern? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue 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 Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Pioneer? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Legacy? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Vintage? Legality

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue 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 Teval, Arbiter of Virtue legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Teval, Arbiter of Virtue 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 Teval, Arbiter of Virtue from? Details

This printing of Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 230.

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue's rarity? Details

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is a mythic card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Teval, Arbiter of Virtue? Details

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue was illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski.

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

What is Teval, Arbiter of Virtue's power and toughness? Details

Teval, Arbiter of Virtue is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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