Quick Answer

The Wise Mothman is a mythic Legendary Creature — Insect Mutant from PIP (PIP) costing {1}{B}{G}{U}. Legal in Commander.

The Wise Mothman MTG card

The Wise Mothman

Legendary Creature — Insect Mutant

Card Text

Flying Whenever The Wise Mothman enters or attacks, each player gets a rad counter. Whenever one or more nonland cards are milled, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures, where X is the number of nonland cards milled this way.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 4.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Sergei Leoluch Panin
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.40
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$0.99
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€0.71
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wise Mothman? Basics

The Wise Mothman is a Legendary Creature — Insect Mutant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever The Wise Mothman enters or attacks, each player gets a rad counter. Whenever one or more nonland cards are milled, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures, where X is the number of nonland cards milled this way."

How much mana does The Wise Mothman cost to cast? Basics

The Wise Mothman has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

The Wise Mothman's mana cost of {1}{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.

The Wise Mothman has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Wise Mothman's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever The Wise Mothman enters or attacks, each player gets a rad counter. Whenever one or more nonland cards are milled, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures, where X is the number of nonland cards milled this way."

What is the current price of The Wise Mothman? Pricing

Price data for The Wise Mothman is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Wise Mothman? Pricing

You can purchase The Wise Mothman 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 The Wise Mothman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Wise Mothman in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Wise Mothman legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Wise Mothman in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Wise Mothman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Wise Mothman 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 Wise Mothman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Wise Mothman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Wise Mothman legal in Legacy? Legality

The Wise Mothman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Wise Mothman legal in Vintage? Legality

The Wise Mothman 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 Wise Mothman legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Wise Mothman 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 The Wise Mothman from? Details

This printing of The Wise Mothman is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 4.

The Wise Mothman may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Wise Mothman's rarity? Details

The Wise Mothman is a mythic card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated The Wise Mothman? Details

The Wise Mothman was illustrated by Sergei Leoluch Panin.

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

What is The Wise Mothman's power and toughness? Details

The Wise Mothman is a 3/3 creature.

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

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