Facet Reader
IKOIkoria: Lair of Behemoths/#50/2020Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
TCGplayer$0.12
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 7.7%30d▼ 7.7%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Down 7.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 33% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
, : Draw a card, then discard a card.
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc17 Apr 2020
You draw a card and discard a card all while Facet Reader’s ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
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About this card
Facet Reader
Facet Reader is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (down 7.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Facet Reader FAQ
How much is Facet Reader worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Facet Reader is $0.12. It is down 7.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Facet Reader?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Facet Reader first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from IKO #50, released 2020-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Facet Reader?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.08 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 33% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Facet Reader legal in Commander?
Yes, Facet Reader is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Facet Reader legal in Modern?
Yes, Facet Reader is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Facet Reader legal in Standard?
Facet Reader is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Facet Reader do?
Facet Reader is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{1}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.".