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Vampiric Tutor
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #35 · Mythic · released 2026-04-24
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Instant
Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life.
"The only true immortality comes in the passage of knowledge. Mold one mind and you can live in thousands more."
—*The Sanguine Influence*
Vampiric Tutor is a mythic black instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 20 times across 13 sets, from 1997 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $48.13 to $612.56 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
USD$56.39
USD Foil$64.26
Format legality
Where you can play Vampiric Tutor in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageRestricted
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricBanned
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $48.13 to $612.56 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 1999 at $48.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions | 72 | Rare | $74.84 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 74 | Rare | — | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 161 | Rare | $67.53 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1999 | js161 | Rare | $48.13 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2000 | 2 | Rare | — | $418.15 |
| Vintage Masters | 145 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 68053 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 36018 | Rare | — | — |
| Eternal Masters | 112 | Mythic | $54.17 | $80.76 |
| Judge Gift Cards 2018 | 2 | Rare | — | $173.25 |
| Commander Legends | 656 | Mythic | $71.71 | $158.68 |
| Commander Legends | 156 | Mythic | $51.03 | $63.97 |
| Magic Online Promos | 86086 | Mythic | — | — |
| The List | EMA-112 | Mythic | $51.65 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 430 | Mythic | $51.00 | $111.60 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 314 | Mythic | $53.55 | $83.87 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 108 | Mythic | $54.03 | $57.64 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 165 | Mythic | — | $612.56 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 100 | Mythic | $108.16 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 35 | Mythic | $54.67 | $65.08 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2016-06-08The "shuffle and put the card on top" is a single action. If an effect causes the top card of the library to be face up, the second card down is not revealed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vampiric Tutor legal in Commander?
Yes — Vampiric Tutor is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Vampiric Tutor legal in?
Vampiric Tutor is legal in Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
How many times has Vampiric Tutor been printed?
Vampiric Tutor has been printed 20 times across 13 sets, from 1997 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Vampiric Tutor?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 1999 (#js161) at about $48.13.
Who illustrated Vampiric Tutor?
This printing of Vampiric Tutor was illustrated by Paul Adam.