Quick Answer

Withering Gaze is a uncommon Sorcery from 9ED (9ED) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Withering Gaze MTG card

Withering Gaze

Sorcery

Card Text

Target opponent reveals their hand. You draw a card for each Forest and green card in it.

"Nature cares not for the knowledge to be gained from its study. Better to bleed it dry, lest its potential be wasted on lizards and leaves."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 9ED 9ED 🎨 Randy Gallegos

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$2.98
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.96
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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Withering Gaze? Basics

Withering Gaze is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You draw a card for each Forest and green card in it."

How much mana does Withering Gaze cost to cast? Basics

Withering Gaze has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Withering Gaze's mana cost of {2}{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.

Withering Gaze 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.

Withering Gaze's current oracle text is: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You draw a card for each Forest and green card in it."

What is the current price of Withering Gaze? Pricing

The current market price for Withering Gaze is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.98 USD.

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

Where can I buy Withering Gaze? Pricing

You can purchase Withering Gaze 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.

Withering Gaze normal: $0.26 | foil: $2.98

Is Withering Gaze legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Withering Gaze in Standard is not available.

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

Is Withering Gaze legal in Modern? Legality

Withering Gaze is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Withering Gaze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Withering Gaze 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 Withering Gaze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Withering Gaze in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Withering Gaze legal in Legacy? Legality

Withering Gaze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Withering Gaze legal in Vintage? Legality

Withering Gaze 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 Withering Gaze legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Withering Gaze 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 Withering Gaze from? Details

This printing of Withering Gaze is from 9ED (9ED), with collector number 113.

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

What is Withering Gaze's rarity? Details

Withering Gaze is a uncommon card in 9ED.

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

Who illustrated Withering Gaze? Details

Withering Gaze was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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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