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Dichotomancy is a rare Sorcery from PLC (PLC) costing {7}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dichotomancy MTG card

Dichotomancy

Sorcery

Card Text

For each tapped nonland permanent target opponent controls, search that player's library for a card with the same name as that permanent. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control, then that player shuffles. Suspend 3—{1}{U}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 9.0 PLC PLC 🎨 Steven Belledin
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Market Prices

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$0.28
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$0.47
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dichotomancy? Basics

Dichotomancy is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "For each tapped nonland permanent target opponent controls, search that player's library for a card with the same name as that permanent. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control, then that player shuffles. Suspend 3—{1}{U}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Dichotomancy cost to cast? Basics

Dichotomancy has a mana cost of {7}{U}{U}, which equals 9.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

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.

Dichotomancy's mana cost of {7}{U}{U} 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.

Dichotomancy has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Dichotomancy's current oracle text is: "For each tapped nonland permanent target opponent controls, search that player's library for a card with the same name as that permanent. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control, then that player shuffles. Suspend 3—{1}{U}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Dichotomancy? Pricing

The current market price for Dichotomancy is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Dichotomancy? Pricing

You can purchase Dichotomancy 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.

Dichotomancy normal: $0.28 | foil: $0.47

Is Dichotomancy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dichotomancy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dichotomancy legal in Modern? Legality

Dichotomancy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dichotomancy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dichotomancy is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Dichotomancy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dichotomancy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dichotomancy legal in Legacy? Legality

Dichotomancy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dichotomancy legal in Vintage? Legality

Dichotomancy is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Dichotomancy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dichotomancy 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 Dichotomancy from? Details

This printing of Dichotomancy is from PLC (PLC), with collector number 38.

Dichotomancy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dichotomancy's rarity? Details

Dichotomancy is a rare card in PLC.

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

Who illustrated Dichotomancy? Details

Dichotomancy was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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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