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Meddling Mage
ARB · Alara Reborn #8 · Rare · released 2009-04-30
{W}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
As this creature enters, choose a nonland card name.
Spells with the chosen name can't be cast.
"This violent wasteland is an indictment of its people. These cowards lack the will to oppose disorder."
Meddling Mage is a rare blue-white creature from Alara Reborn (2009). It has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2001 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $1.66 to $326.45 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Historic.
USD$2.48
USD Foil$8.04
Format legality
Where you can play Meddling Mage in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlBanned
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $1.66 to $326.45 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $1.66.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planeshift | 116 | Rare | $36.92 | $326.45 |
| Judge Gift Cards 2006 | 3 | Rare | — | $74.85 |
| Alara Reborn This page | 8 | Rare | $2.48 | $8.04 |
| Magic Online Promos | 36304 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | ARB-8 | Rare | $1.66 | — |
| Historic Anthology 2 | 17 | Rare | — | — |
| Double Masters | 355 | Rare | $3.17 | $3.29 |
| Double Masters | 210 | Rare | $2.24 | $3.26 |
| Magic Online Promos | 82830 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-08-07No one can cast spells or activate abilities between the time a card is named and the time that Meddling Mage's ability begins to apply.
- 2020-08-07Spells with the chosen name that somehow happen to already be on the stack when Meddling Mage enters the battlefield aren't affected by Meddling Mage's ability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meddling Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Meddling Mage is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Meddling Mage legal in?
Meddling Mage is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Historic.
How many times has Meddling Mage been printed?
Meddling Mage has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2001 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Meddling Mage?
The cheapest printing is The List (#ARB-8) at about $1.66.
Who illustrated Meddling Mage?
This printing of Meddling Mage was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.