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Futurist Operative is a uncommon Creature — Human Ninja from NEO (NEO) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Futurist Operative MTG card

Futurist Operative

Creature — Human Ninja

Card Text

As long as this creature is tapped, it's a Human Citizen with base power and toughness 1/1 and can't be blocked. {2}{U}: Untap this creature.

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Clover.K

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Futurist Operative? Basics

Futurist Operative is a Creature — Human Ninja card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as this creature is tapped, it's a Human Citizen with base power and toughness 1/1 and can't be blocked. {2}{U}: Untap this creature."

How much mana does Futurist Operative cost to cast? Basics

Futurist Operative has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Futurist Operative's mana cost of {3}{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.

Futurist Operative 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.

Futurist Operative's current oracle text is: "As long as this creature is tapped, it's a Human Citizen with base power and toughness 1/1 and can't be blocked. {2}{U}: Untap this creature."

What is the current price of Futurist Operative? Pricing

The current market price for Futurist Operative is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

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

Where can I buy Futurist Operative? Pricing

You can purchase Futurist Operative 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.

Futurist Operative normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.17

Is Futurist Operative legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Futurist Operative in Standard is not available.

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

Is Futurist Operative legal in Modern? Legality

Futurist Operative is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Futurist Operative legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Futurist Operative 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 Futurist Operative legal in Pioneer? Legality

Futurist Operative is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Futurist Operative legal in Legacy? Legality

Futurist Operative is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Futurist Operative legal in Vintage? Legality

Futurist Operative 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 Futurist Operative legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Futurist Operative 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 Futurist Operative from? Details

This printing of Futurist Operative is from NEO (NEO), with collector number 333.

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

What is Futurist Operative's rarity? Details

Futurist Operative is a uncommon card in NEO.

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

Who illustrated Futurist Operative? Details

Futurist Operative was illustrated by Clover.K.

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

What is Futurist Operative's power and toughness? Details

Futurist Operative is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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