Lantern of Insight
Lantern of Insight Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lantern of Insight is $2.88 (PLST #5DN-135), and the most expensive is $28.29 (5DN #135, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.88, up 0.7% over 7 days, down 6.8% over 30 days, down 29.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.11 (2026).
Lantern of Insight Printings & Prices
Lantern of Insight has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Lantern of Insight: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for 5DN #135 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #135 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #135 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #5DN-135 | Foil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #135 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #5DN-135 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $3.99 | 81% |
Lantern of Insight Rules Text & Legality
Players play with the top card of their libraries revealed.
{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target player shuffles.
Lantern of Insight is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Lantern of Insight Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 If the top card of your library changes while you're casting a spell, playing a land, or activating an ability, the new top card won't be revealed until you finish doing so.
- Apr 15, 2013 The top card of your library isn't in your hand, so you can't suspend it, cycle it, discard it, or activate any of its activated abilities.
- Apr 15, 2013 When playing with the top card of your library revealed, if an effect tells you to draw several cards, reveal each one before you draw it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lantern of Insight has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #5DN-135 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #5DN-135 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5DN #135 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5DN #135 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #5DN-135 
5DN #135 Lantern of Insight in Commander
Lantern of Insight is the #5,659 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.
Lantern of Insight FAQ
How much is Lantern of Insight worth?
Lantern of Insight is worth about $2.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.88 to $28.29 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Lantern of Insight legal in Commander?
Yes — Lantern of Insight is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Lantern of Insight been reprinted?
Yes — Lantern of Insight has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lantern of Insight cheap?
Lantern of Insight trades at about $2.88 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,659 on EDHREC).