Elminster — Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Elminster in MTG — View Elminster

What does Elminster do?

Elminster is a Legendary Planeswalker — Elminster. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you scry, the next instant or sorcery spell you cast this turn costs X less to cast, where X is the number of cards looked at while scrying this way. +2: Draw a card, then scry 2. −3: Exile the top card of your library. Create a number of 1/1 blue Faerie Dragon creature tokens with flying equal to that card's mana value. Elminster can be your commander." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is Elminster?

Elminster is a Legendary Planeswalker — Elminster. It is a Mythic Rare card from the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set. Learn more about Cantrip in our MTG wiki.

What format is Elminster legal in?

Elminster is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki. Check Gatherer for the official rulings.

How much does Elminster cost?

The current market price for Elminster is approximately $0.92 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is Elminster from?

Elminster was printed in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate. Browse all cards from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate.

Is Elminster good in Commander?

Yes, Elminster is legal in Commander. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What cards are similar to Elminster?

There are 20 cards similar to Elminster with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Kaza, Roil Chaser, Monk Class, Maelstrom Muse. View all cards similar to Elminster.

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