Matterbending Mage
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#59/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.19
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
$0.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.6%90d▲ 58.3%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.19
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 5.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 21% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
When this creature enters, return up to one other target creature to its owner's hand.
Whenever you cast a spell with in its mana cost, this creature can't be blocked this turn.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Matterbending Mage's last ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
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About this card
Matterbending Mage
Matterbending Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.19 (up 5.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Matterbending Mage FAQ
How much is Matterbending Mage worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Matterbending Mage is $0.19. It is up 5.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Matterbending Mage?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was Matterbending Mage first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #59, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Matterbending Mage?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.19 for nonfoil, which is 21% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Matterbending Mage legal in Commander?
Yes, Matterbending Mage is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Matterbending Mage legal in Modern?
Yes, Matterbending Mage is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Matterbending Mage legal in Standard?
Yes, Matterbending Mage is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Matterbending Mage do?
Matterbending Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, return up to one other target creature to its owner's hand. Whenever you cast a spell with {X} in its mana cost, this creature can't be blocked this turn.".