Quick Answer

Truth or Tale is a uncommon Instant from TSP (TSP) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Truth or Tale MTG card

Truth or Tale

Instant

Card Text

Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put a card from the chosen pile into your hand, then put all other cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Michael Phillippi

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.60
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Truth or Tale? Basics

Truth or Tale is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put a card from the chosen pile into your hand, then put all other cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Truth or Tale cost to cast? Basics

Truth or Tale has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Truth or Tale's mana cost of {1}{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.

Truth or Tale 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.

Truth or Tale's current oracle text is: "Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put a card from the chosen pile into your hand, then put all other cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Truth or Tale? Pricing

The current market price for Truth or Tale is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Truth or Tale? Pricing

You can purchase Truth or Tale 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.

Truth or Tale normal: $0.22 | foil: $1.6

Is Truth or Tale legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Truth or Tale in Standard is not available.

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

Is Truth or Tale legal in Modern? Legality

Truth or Tale is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Truth or Tale legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Truth or Tale 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 Truth or Tale legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Truth or Tale in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Truth or Tale legal in Legacy? Legality

Truth or Tale is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Truth or Tale legal in Vintage? Legality

Truth or Tale 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 Truth or Tale legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Truth or Tale 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 Truth or Tale from? Details

This printing of Truth or Tale is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 89.

Truth or Tale may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Truth or Tale's rarity? Details

Truth or Tale is a uncommon card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Truth or Tale? Details

Truth or Tale was illustrated by Michael Phillippi.

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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