Quick Answer

Waylay is a uncommon Instant from USG (USG) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Waylay MTG card

Waylay

Instant

Card Text

Create three 2/2 white Knight creature tokens. Exile them at the beginning of the next cleanup step.

"You reek of corruption," spat the knight. "Why are you even here?"

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 USG USG 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$0.22
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waylay? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Create three 2/2 white Knight creature tokens. Exile them at the beginning of the next cleanup step."

How much mana does Waylay cost to cast? Basics

Waylay has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Waylay's mana cost of {2}{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.

Waylay has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Waylay's current oracle text is: "Create three 2/2 white Knight creature tokens. Exile them at the beginning of the next cleanup step."

What is the current price of Waylay? Pricing

The current market price for Waylay is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Waylay? Pricing

You can purchase Waylay 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 Waylay legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waylay in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waylay legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Waylay in Modern is not available.

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

Is Waylay legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waylay 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 Waylay legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Waylay in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Waylay legal in Legacy? Legality

Waylay is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waylay legal in Vintage? Legality

Waylay 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 Waylay legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Waylay 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 Waylay from? Details

This printing of Waylay is from USG (USG), with collector number 56.

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

What is Waylay's rarity? Details

Waylay is a uncommon card in USG.

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

Who illustrated Waylay? Details

Waylay was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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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