Mastermind's Acquisition
RIXRivals of Ixalan/#77/2018Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€0.90
ManaPool$0.67
TCGplayer$1.63
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.72
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.29Low $1.49▼ 21.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.63TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.4%30d▼ 33.2%90d▲ 1.2%
90d high
$2.71
90d low
$1.37
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$1.11
Store Championships
- Down 33.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 40% below its 90 day high of $2.71.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 187% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
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• Search your library for a card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
• Put a card you own from outside the game into your hand.
Card capabilities
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc19 Jan 2018
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wotc19 Jan 2018
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About this card
Mastermind's Acquisition
Mastermind's Acquisition is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{B}{B} (mana value 4). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.63 (down 33.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mastermind's Acquisition FAQ
How much is Mastermind's Acquisition worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mastermind's Acquisition is $1.63. It is down 33.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.37 to $2.71.
What is the cheapest printing of Mastermind's Acquisition?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Store Championships at $1.11 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Mastermind's Acquisition?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan Promos at $4.51 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Mastermind's Acquisition are there?
Mastermind's Acquisition has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Mastermind's Acquisition first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RIX #77, released 2018-01-19.
What is the newest printing of Mastermind's Acquisition?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SCH #52, released 2026-10-09.
Is there a foil version of Mastermind's Acquisition?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.67 versus $1.63 for nonfoil, which is 187% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Mastermind's Acquisition legal in Commander?
Yes, Mastermind's Acquisition is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.