Meddling Mage
Meddling Mage Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Meddling Mage is $1.93 (PLST #ARB-8), and the most expensive is $269.97 (PLS #116, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.93, down 6.8% over 7 days, down 24.6% over 30 days, up 9.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.56 (2026).
Meddling Mage Printings & Prices
Meddling Mage has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.
Sell Meddling Mage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $330.00 cash for PLS #116 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #116 | Foil | $330.00 | $549.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #116 | Foil | $230.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | G06 #3 | Foil | $35.00 | $69.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #116 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #116 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | $39.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #8 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #355 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #8 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #355 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #8 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
Meddling Mage Rules Text & Legality
As this creature enters, choose a nonland card name.
Spells with the chosen name can't be cast.
Meddling Mage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Meddling Mage Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 No one can cast spells or activate abilities between the time a card is named and the time that Meddling Mage's ability begins to apply.
- Aug 7, 2020 Spells with the chosen name that somehow happen to already be on the stack when Meddling Mage enters the battlefield aren't affected by Meddling Mage's ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Meddling Mage has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ARB-8 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #355 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2XM #355 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2XM #210 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #210 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ARB #8 | 2009-04-30 | Rare | Standard |
| ARB #8 | 2009-04-30 | Rare | Standard |
| G06 #3 | 2006-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| PLS #116 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #116 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #ARB-8 
2XM #355 
ARB #8 
G06 #3 
PLS #116 Meddling Mage in Commander
Meddling Mage is the #17,497 most-played card on EDHREC, down 108 places over the last 30 days.
Meddling Mage FAQ
How much is Meddling Mage worth?
Meddling Mage is worth about $1.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.93 to $269.97 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Meddling Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Meddling Mage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Meddling Mage been reprinted?
Yes — Meddling Mage has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Meddling Mage cheap?
Meddling Mage trades at about $1.93 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,497 on EDHREC).