Quick Answer

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is a rare Sorcery from FIN (FIN) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.75 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin MTG card

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin

Sorcery

Card Text

Surveil 2. You gain 2 life. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, exile it, then put it onto the battlefield transformed under its owner's control with a finality counter on it. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.) Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Solan
Flashback Surveil Transform

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Market Prices

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$0.75
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TCGPlayer
$1.89
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$1.99
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$1.99
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€1.69
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€2.95
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin? Basics

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Surveil 2. You gain 2 life. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, exile it, then put it onto the battlefield transformed under its owner's control with a finality counter on it. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.) Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin cost to cast? Basics

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin's current oracle text is: "Surveil 2. You gain 2 life. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, exile it, then put it onto the battlefield transformed under its owner's control with a finality counter on it. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.) Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin? Pricing

The current market price for Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is approximately $0.75 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin? Pricing

You can purchase Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin 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.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin normal: $0.75 | foil: $1.89

Is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Standard? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Modern? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin 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 Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Legacy? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Vintage? Legality

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin 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 Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin 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 Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin from? Details

This printing of Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 185.

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin's rarity? Details

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin is a rare card in FIN.

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

Who illustrated Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin? Details

Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin was illustrated by Solan.

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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