Quick Answer

Didact Echo is a common Creature — Spirit Cleric from LCI (LCI) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Didact Echo MTG card

Didact Echo

Creature — Spirit Cleric

Card Text

When this creature enters, draw a card. Descend 4 — This creature has flying as long as there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard.

The folk of the Sun Empire respect their ancestors. The Oltec go further, communing with spirits of esteemed elders after death.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 5.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Irina Nordsol
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Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.02
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Didact Echo? Basics

Didact Echo is a Creature — Spirit Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, draw a card. Descend 4 — This creature has flying as long as there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Didact Echo cost to cast? Basics

Didact Echo has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Didact Echo's mana cost of {4}{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.

Didact Echo has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Didact Echo's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, draw a card. Descend 4 — This creature has flying as long as there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Didact Echo? Pricing

The current market price for Didact Echo is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Didact Echo? Pricing

You can purchase Didact Echo 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.

Didact Echo normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.02

Is Didact Echo legal in Standard? Legality

Didact Echo is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Didact Echo legal in Modern? Legality

Didact Echo is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Didact Echo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Didact Echo 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 Didact Echo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Didact Echo is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Didact Echo legal in Legacy? Legality

Didact Echo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Didact Echo legal in Vintage? Legality

Didact Echo 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 Didact Echo legal in Pauper? Legality

Didact Echo is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Didact Echo from? Details

This printing of Didact Echo is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 53.

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

What is Didact Echo's rarity? Details

Didact Echo is a common card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Didact Echo? Details

Didact Echo was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Didact Echo's power and toughness? Details

Didact Echo is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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