Quick Answer

Watcher of the Spheres is a uncommon Creature — Bird Wizard from M21 (M21) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Watcher of the Spheres MTG card

Watcher of the Spheres

Creature — Bird Wizard

Card Text

Flying Creature spells with flying you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever another creature you control with flying enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 M21 M21 🎨 G-host Lee
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.56
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$1.36
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$1.29
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$3.99
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€0.48
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€0.84
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watcher of the Spheres? Basics

Watcher of the Spheres is a Creature — Bird Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Creature spells with flying you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever another creature you control with flying enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Watcher of the Spheres cost to cast? Basics

Watcher of the Spheres has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Watcher of the Spheres's mana cost of {W}{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.

Watcher of the Spheres 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.

Watcher of the Spheres's current oracle text is: "Flying Creature spells with flying you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever another creature you control with flying enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Watcher of the Spheres? Pricing

The current market price for Watcher of the Spheres is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Watcher of the Spheres? Pricing

You can purchase Watcher of the Spheres 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.

Watcher of the Spheres normal: $0.56 | foil: $1.36

Is Watcher of the Spheres legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Watcher of the Spheres in Standard is not available.

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

Is Watcher of the Spheres legal in Modern? Legality

Watcher of the Spheres is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Watcher of the Spheres legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Watcher of the Spheres 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 Watcher of the Spheres legal in Pioneer? Legality

Watcher of the Spheres is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Watcher of the Spheres legal in Legacy? Legality

Watcher of the Spheres is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Watcher of the Spheres legal in Vintage? Legality

Watcher of the Spheres 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 Watcher of the Spheres legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Watcher of the Spheres 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 Watcher of the Spheres from? Details

This printing of Watcher of the Spheres is from M21 (M21), with collector number 227.

Watcher of the Spheres may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Watcher of the Spheres's rarity? Details

Watcher of the Spheres is a uncommon card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Watcher of the Spheres? Details

Watcher of the Spheres was illustrated by G-host Lee.

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

What is Watcher of the Spheres's power and toughness? Details

Watcher of the Spheres is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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