Quick Answer

The Art of Tea is a common Instant — Lesson from TLE (TLE) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Art of Tea MTG card

The Art of Tea

Instant — Lesson

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control. Create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

"The secret ingredient is love." —Iroh

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Eilene Cherie
Food

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Tea? Basics

The Art of Tea is a Instant — Lesson card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control. Create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

How much mana does The Art of Tea cost to cast? Basics

The Art of Tea has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

The Art of Tea's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

The Art of Tea 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.

The Art of Tea's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control. Create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

What is the current price of The Art of Tea? Pricing

The current market price for The Art of Tea is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy The Art of Tea? Pricing

You can purchase The Art of Tea 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.

The Art of Tea normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.25

Is The Art of Tea legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Art of Tea in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Art of Tea legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Art of Tea in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Art of Tea legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Art of Tea 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 The Art of Tea legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Art of Tea in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Art of Tea legal in Legacy? Legality

The Art of Tea is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Art of Tea legal in Vintage? Legality

The Art of Tea 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 The Art of Tea legal in Pauper? Legality

The Art of Tea is Legal in Pauper format.

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 The Art of Tea from? Details

This printing of The Art of Tea is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 129.

The Art of Tea may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Art of Tea's rarity? Details

The Art of Tea is a common card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated The Art of Tea? Details

The Art of Tea was illustrated by Eilene Cherie.

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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