Quick Answer

Thassa's Oracle is a rare Creature — Merfolk Wizard from MB2 (MB2) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $17.57 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thassa's Oracle MTG card

Thassa's Oracle

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, look at the top X cards of your library, where X is your devotion to blue. Put up to one of them on top of your library and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. If X is greater than or equal to the number of cards in your library, you win the game. (Each {U} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$17.57
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TCGPlayer
$94.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
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Card Kingdom
$109.99
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Cardmarket
€14.36
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Cardmarket
€83.87
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Gladiator Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thassa's Oracle? Basics

Thassa's Oracle is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, look at the top X cards of your library, where X is your devotion to blue. Put up to one of them on top of your library and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. If X is greater than or equal to the number of cards in your library, you win the game. (Each {U} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)"

How much mana does Thassa's Oracle cost to cast? Basics

Thassa's Oracle has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Thassa's Oracle's mana cost of {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.

Thassa's Oracle 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.

Thassa's Oracle's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, look at the top X cards of your library, where X is your devotion to blue. Put up to one of them on top of your library and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. If X is greater than or equal to the number of cards in your library, you win the game. (Each {U} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)"

What is the current price of Thassa's Oracle? Pricing

The current market price for Thassa's Oracle is approximately $17.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $94.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €14.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Thassa's Oracle? Pricing

You can purchase Thassa's Oracle 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.

Thassa's Oracle normal: $17.57 | foil: $94.49

Is Thassa's Oracle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thassa's Oracle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thassa's Oracle legal in Modern? Legality

Thassa's Oracle is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thassa's Oracle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thassa's Oracle 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 Thassa's Oracle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thassa's Oracle is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thassa's Oracle legal in Legacy? Legality

Thassa's Oracle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thassa's Oracle legal in Vintage? Legality

Thassa's Oracle 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 Thassa's Oracle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thassa's Oracle 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 Thassa's Oracle from? Details

This printing of Thassa's Oracle is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 175.

Thassa's Oracle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thassa's Oracle's rarity? Details

Thassa's Oracle is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Thassa's Oracle? Details

Thassa's Oracle was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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

What is Thassa's Oracle's power and toughness? Details

Thassa's Oracle 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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