Gem of Becoming
M13Magic 2013/#205/2012Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
TCGplayer$0.23
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 4.5%90d▲ 9.5%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Magic 2013
- Up 4.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.23.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 326% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, , Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for an Island card, a Swamp card, and a Mountain card. Reveal those cards, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Jul 2012
You don’t have to find all three cards, even if they’re present in your library. For example, you can activate the ability just to find an Island card and a Swamp card.
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About this card
Gem of Becoming
Gem of Becoming is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (up 4.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gem of Becoming FAQ
How much is Gem of Becoming worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gem of Becoming is $0.23. It is up 4.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Gem of Becoming?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2013 at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gem of Becoming first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M13 #205, released 2012-07-13.
Is there a foil version of Gem of Becoming?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.98 versus $0.23 for nonfoil, which is 326% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gem of Becoming legal in Commander?
Yes, Gem of Becoming is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gem of Becoming legal in Modern?
Yes, Gem of Becoming is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gem of Becoming legal in Standard?
Gem of Becoming is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gem of Becoming do?
Gem of Becoming is an Artifact with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "{3}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for an Island card, a Swamp card, and a Mountain card. Reveal those cards, put them into your hand, then shuffle.".