Quick Answer

Tragic Poet is a common Creature — Human from DOM (DOM) costing {W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tragic Poet MTG card

Tragic Poet

Creature — Human

Card Text

{T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.

"In a healing world I write—I, who will never be healed. Let my last gift be one of memory: from a thousand lost thoughts, choose one, and remember my name."

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 DOM DOM 🎨 Anthony Palumbo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.43
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tragic Poet? Basics

Tragic Poet is a Creature — Human card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Tragic Poet cost to cast? Basics

Tragic Poet has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Tragic Poet's mana cost of {W} 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.

Tragic Poet 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.

Tragic Poet's current oracle text is: "{T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Tragic Poet? Pricing

The current market price for Tragic Poet is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Tragic Poet? Pricing

You can purchase Tragic Poet 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.

Tragic Poet normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.43

Is Tragic Poet legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tragic Poet in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tragic Poet legal in Modern? Legality

Tragic Poet is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tragic Poet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tragic Poet 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 Tragic Poet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tragic Poet is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tragic Poet legal in Legacy? Legality

Tragic Poet is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tragic Poet legal in Vintage? Legality

Tragic Poet 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 Tragic Poet legal in Pauper? Legality

Tragic Poet 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 Tragic Poet from? Details

This printing of Tragic Poet is from DOM (DOM), with collector number 37.

Tragic Poet may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tragic Poet's rarity? Details

Tragic Poet is a common card in DOM.

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

Who illustrated Tragic Poet? Details

Tragic Poet was illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.

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

What is Tragic Poet's power and toughness? Details

Tragic Poet is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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