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Meddling Mage
CREATURE — HUMAN WIZARD Rare
The List EDHREC #17,898
$1.68
+4.3%
7 days
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Meddling Mage price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.68.
Meddling Mage Price Summary
Meddling Mage's current headline price is $1.68.
Meddling Mage Printings & Prices
6 printings
Meddling Mage has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.
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Sell Meddling Mage: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #116 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #116 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | G06 #3 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #116 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #116 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #355 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #355 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #8 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Meddling Mage Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As this creature enters, choose a nonland card name.
Spells with the chosen name can't be cast.
""Some defy the laws of nature. I dare nature to defy me.""
Meddling Mage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Meddling Mage Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
10 printings
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 |
2XM #355 
ARB #8 
G06 #3 
PLS #116 Meddling Mage in Commander
Meddling Mage is the #17,898 most-played card on EDHREC, down 401 places over the last 30 days.
Meddling Mage FAQ
How much is Meddling Mage worth?
Meddling Mage is worth about $1.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $1.68 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,898 on EDHREC).