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Fertile Imagination is a uncommon Sorcery from PSAL (PSAL) costing {2}{G}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fertile Imagination MTG card

Fertile Imagination

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Create two 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 PSAL PSAL 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fertile Imagination? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Create two 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)"

How much mana does Fertile Imagination cost to cast? Basics

Fertile Imagination has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Fertile Imagination's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Fertile Imagination has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Fertile Imagination's current oracle text is: "Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Create two 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)"

What is the current price of Fertile Imagination? Pricing

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Where can I buy Fertile Imagination? Pricing

You can purchase Fertile Imagination 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 Fertile Imagination legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fertile Imagination in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fertile Imagination legal in Modern? Legality

Fertile Imagination is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fertile Imagination legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fertile Imagination 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 Fertile Imagination legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fertile Imagination in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fertile Imagination legal in Legacy? Legality

Fertile Imagination is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fertile Imagination legal in Vintage? Legality

Fertile Imagination 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 Fertile Imagination legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fertile Imagination 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 Fertile Imagination from? Details

This printing of Fertile Imagination is from PSAL (PSAL), with collector number J2.

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

What is Fertile Imagination's rarity? Details

Fertile Imagination is a uncommon card in PSAL.

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

Who illustrated Fertile Imagination? Details

Fertile Imagination was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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