Quick Answer

A-Lantern of Revealing is a common Artifact from HBG (HBG) costing {3}.

A-Lantern of Revealing MTG card

A-Lantern of Revealing

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Eytan Zana

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Historic Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A-Lantern of Revealing? Basics

A-Lantern of Revealing is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library."

How much mana does A-Lantern of Revealing cost to cast? Basics

A-Lantern of Revealing has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A-Lantern of Revealing's mana cost of {3} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A-Lantern of Revealing has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A-Lantern of Revealing's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, you may put it on the bottom of your library."

What is the current price of A-Lantern of Revealing? Pricing

Price data for A-Lantern of Revealing is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy A-Lantern of Revealing? Pricing

You can purchase A-Lantern of Revealing from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A-Lantern of Revealing legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A-Lantern of Revealing in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A-Lantern of Revealing from? Details

This printing of A-Lantern of Revealing is from HBG (HBG), with collector number A-259.

A-Lantern of Revealing may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A-Lantern of Revealing's rarity? Details

A-Lantern of Revealing is a common card in HBG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A-Lantern of Revealing? Details

A-Lantern of Revealing was illustrated by Eytan Zana.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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