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Meddling Mage The List MTG card
PLST #ARB-8 · Art by Todd Lockwood
PLST set symbol, RareThe List#ARB-8Rare

Meddling Mage

Creature · Human Wizard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #ARB-8 nonfoil
$1.38 −11.5% −$0.18, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−18.8%
EDHREC rank
#18,089 Down 94 in 30 days

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Meddling Mage Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.38, down 11.5% over 7 days, down 18.8% over 30 days, down 28.5% over 90 days.

Meddling Mage Price History

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Meddling Mage in Sealed Products

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Meddling Mage Printings & Prices

Meddling Mage has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.

PLST set symbol, RarePLST #ARB-8
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2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #210
ARB set symbol, RareARB #8
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #355
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PLS set symbol, RarePLS #116
G06 set symbol, RareG06 #3
Judge

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Card KingdomARB #8Foil
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CoolStuffInc2XM #355Nonfoil
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Meddling Mage Rules Text & Legality

Meddling Mage

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.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • BrawlBanned
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Feb 5, 2001PLS set symbol, RarePlaneshiftPLS #116
  • Feb 5, 2001PLS set symbol, RarePlaneshift · foilPLS #116
  • Jan 1, 2006G06 set symbol, RareJudge Gift Cards 2006 · Judge Promo, foilG06 #3
  • Apr 30, 2009ARB set symbol, RareAlara RebornARB #8
  • Apr 30, 2009ARB set symbol, RareAlara Reborn · foilARB #8
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #210
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #210
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · Borderless, foil2XM #355
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · Borderless2XM #355
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #ARB-8

Meddling Mage in Commander

Meddling Mage is the #18,089 most-played card on EDHREC, down 94 places over the last 30 days.

#18,089 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 94 in 30 days

Meddling Mage FAQ

How much is Meddling Mage worth?

Meddling Mage is worth about $1.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $1.38; 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,089 on EDHREC).

Where is Meddling Mage banned?

Meddling Mage is banned in Brawl.