Quick Answer

Transcendent Message is a rare Instant from SCH (SCH) costing {X}{U}{U}{U}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Transcendent Message MTG card

Transcendent Message

Instant

Card Text

Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Draw X cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 SCH SCH 🎨 Miranda Meeks
Convoke

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Transcendent Message? Basics

Transcendent Message is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Draw X cards."

How much mana does Transcendent Message cost to cast? Basics

Transcendent Message has a mana cost of {X}{U}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Transcendent Message's mana cost of {X}{U}{U}{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.

Transcendent Message 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.

Transcendent Message's current oracle text is: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Draw X cards."

What is the current price of Transcendent Message? Pricing

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Where can I buy Transcendent Message? Pricing

You can purchase Transcendent Message 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 Transcendent Message legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Transcendent Message in Standard is not available.

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

Is Transcendent Message legal in Modern? Legality

Transcendent Message is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Transcendent Message legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Transcendent Message 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 Transcendent Message legal in Pioneer? Legality

Transcendent Message is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Transcendent Message legal in Legacy? Legality

Transcendent Message is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Transcendent Message legal in Vintage? Legality

Transcendent Message 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 Transcendent Message legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Transcendent Message 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 Transcendent Message from? Details

This printing of Transcendent Message is from SCH (SCH), with collector number 16.

Transcendent Message may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Transcendent Message's rarity? Details

Transcendent Message is a rare card in SCH.

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

Who illustrated Transcendent Message? Details

Transcendent Message was illustrated by Miranda Meeks.

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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