Quick Answer

Witness the Future is a uncommon Sorcery from VOW (VOW) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Witness the Future MTG card

Witness the Future

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library. You look at the top four cards of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 VOW VOW 🎨 Anato Finnstark

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Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Witness the Future? Basics

Witness the Future is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library. You look at the top four cards of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Witness the Future cost to cast? Basics

Witness the Future 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.

Witness the Future'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.

Witness the Future 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.

Witness the Future's current oracle text is: "Target player shuffles up to four target cards from their graveyard into their library. You look at the top four cards of your library, then put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Witness the Future? Pricing

The current market price for Witness the Future is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Witness the Future? Pricing

You can purchase Witness the Future 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.

Witness the Future normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.25

Is Witness the Future legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Witness the Future in Standard is not available.

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

Is Witness the Future legal in Modern? Legality

Witness the Future is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Witness the Future legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Witness the Future 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 Witness the Future legal in Pioneer? Legality

Witness the Future is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Witness the Future legal in Legacy? Legality

Witness the Future is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Witness the Future legal in Vintage? Legality

Witness the Future 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 Witness the Future legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Witness the Future 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 Witness the Future from? Details

This printing of Witness the Future is from VOW (VOW), with collector number 90.

Witness the Future may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Witness the Future's rarity? Details

Witness the Future is a uncommon card in VOW.

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

Who illustrated Witness the Future? Details

Witness the Future was illustrated by Anato Finnstark.

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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