Quick Answer

View from Above is a uncommon Instant from CON (CON) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

View from Above MTG card

View from Above

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gains flying until end of turn. If you control a white permanent, return View from Above to its owner's hand.

"This air feels so heavy and thick. There are no winds to speak of. I fear the knowledge that comes from a place like this."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CON CON 🎨 Howard Lyon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.42
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.65
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.48
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 View from Above? Basics

View from Above is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gains flying until end of turn. If you control a white permanent, return View from Above to its owner's hand."

How much mana does View from Above cost to cast? Basics

View from Above 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.

View from Above'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.

View from Above 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.

View from Above's current oracle text is: "Target creature gains flying until end of turn. If you control a white permanent, return View from Above to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of View from Above? Pricing

The current market price for View from Above is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy View from Above? Pricing

You can purchase View from Above 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.

View from Above normal: $0.42 | foil: $1.65

Is View from Above legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for View from Above in Standard is not available.

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

Is View from Above legal in Modern? Legality

View from Above is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is View from Above legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

View from Above 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 View from Above legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for View from Above in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is View from Above legal in Legacy? Legality

View from Above is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is View from Above legal in Vintage? Legality

View from Above 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 View from Above legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for View from Above 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 View from Above from? Details

This printing of View from Above is from CON (CON), with collector number 38.

View from Above may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is View from Above's rarity? Details

View from Above is a uncommon card in CON.

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

Who illustrated View from Above? Details

View from Above was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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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