Spectacle Mage
STXStrixhaven: School of Mages/#235/2021Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
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
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 26.7%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.09
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 31% below its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 145% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Bird Shaman
Flying
Instant and sorcery spells you cast with mana value 5 or greater cost less to cast.
2 / 2
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Cost reductionCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc16 Apr 2021
If there is an {X} in the spell’s mana cost, use the chosen value for X to determine its mana value. For example, if you cast a sorcery with mana cost {X}{U} and choose 4 for X, its mana value is 5.
wotc16 Apr 2021
Spectacle Mage’s second ability can’t reduce the colored mana requirements in spells you cast.
wotc16 Apr 2021
Spectacle Mage’s second ability only looks at the mana value of a spell, not the cost you’re paying for it. For example, if you control two Spectacle Mages and cast a sorcery with mana cost {4}{U}, the cost will be reduced to {2}{U}.
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About this card
Spectacle Mage
Spectacle Mage is a Creature — Bird Shaman, with mana cost {1}{U}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spectacle Mage FAQ
How much is Spectacle Mage worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spectacle Mage is $0.11. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.09 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Spectacle Mage?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spectacle Mage first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STX #235, released 2021-04-23.
Is there a foil version of Spectacle Mage?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 145% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spectacle Mage legal in Commander?
Yes, Spectacle Mage is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectacle Mage legal in Modern?
Yes, Spectacle Mage is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectacle Mage legal in Standard?
Spectacle Mage is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spectacle Mage do?
Spectacle Mage is a Creature — Bird Shaman with mana cost {1}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying Instant and sorcery spells you cast with mana value 5 or greater cost {1} less to cast.".