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Well of Ideas is a rare Enchantment from 2XM (2XM) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $2.65 USD. Legal in Commander.

Well of Ideas MTG card

Well of Ideas

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, draw two cards. At the beginning of each other player's draw step, that player draws an additional card. At the beginning of your draw step, draw two additional cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

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$2.65
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TCGPlayer
$1.95
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$2.29
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.56
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€0.70
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Well of Ideas? Basics

Well of Ideas is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, draw two cards. At the beginning of each other player's draw step, that player draws an additional card. At the beginning of your draw step, draw two additional cards."

How much mana does Well of Ideas cost to cast? Basics

Well of Ideas has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Well of Ideas's mana cost of {5}{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.

Well of Ideas has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Well of Ideas's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, draw two cards. At the beginning of each other player's draw step, that player draws an additional card. At the beginning of your draw step, draw two additional cards."

What is the current price of Well of Ideas? Pricing

The current market price for Well of Ideas is approximately $2.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Well of Ideas? Pricing

You can purchase Well of Ideas 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.

Well of Ideas normal: $2.65 | foil: $1.95

Is Well of Ideas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Well of Ideas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Well of Ideas legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Well of Ideas in Modern is not available.

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

Is Well of Ideas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Well of Ideas 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 Well of Ideas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Well of Ideas in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Well of Ideas legal in Legacy? Legality

Well of Ideas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Well of Ideas legal in Vintage? Legality

Well of Ideas 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 Well of Ideas legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Well of Ideas 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 Well of Ideas from? Details

This printing of Well of Ideas is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 75.

Well of Ideas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Well of Ideas's rarity? Details

Well of Ideas is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Well of Ideas? Details

Well of Ideas was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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