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Spectacle Mage
CREATURE — BIRD SHAMAN Common
Strixhaven: School of Mages EDHREC #21,042
$0.14
-6.7%
7 days
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Spectacle Mage Price Summary
Spectacle Mage's current headline price is $0.14.
Spectacle Mage Printings & Prices
1 printings
Spectacle Mage has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Spectacle Mage: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STX #235 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #235 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spectacle Mage Rules Text & Legality
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Instant and sorcery spells you cast with mana value 5 or greater cost {1} less to cast.
""It would be a crime to withhold my light from the world.""
Spectacle Mage is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Spectacle Mage Rulings
3 most recent
- Apr 16, 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.
- Apr 16, 2021 Spectacle Mage’s second ability can’t reduce the colored mana requirements in spells you cast.
- Apr 16, 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}.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Spectacle Mage has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX #235 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard |
| STX #235 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard |
Spectacle Mage in Commander
Spectacle Mage is the #21,042 most-played card on EDHREC, down 420 places over the last 30 days.
Spectacle Mage FAQ
How much is Spectacle Mage worth?
Spectacle Mage is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Spectacle Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectacle Mage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Spectacle Mage been reprinted?
Yes — Spectacle Mage has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spectacle Mage cheap?
Spectacle Mage trades at about $0.14 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,042 on EDHREC).