Quick Answer

Galvanic Relay is a common Sorcery from MH2 (MH2) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Galvanic Relay MTG card

Galvanic Relay

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top card of your library. During your next turn, you may play that card. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)

Abandoned years ago, the experiment continues to iterate upon itself.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Lucas Staniec
Storm

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Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Banned
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galvanic Relay? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Exile the top card of your library. During your next turn, you may play that card. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)"

How much mana does Galvanic Relay cost to cast? Basics

Galvanic Relay has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Galvanic Relay's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Galvanic Relay has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Galvanic Relay's current oracle text is: "Exile the top card of your library. During your next turn, you may play that card. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)"

What is the current price of Galvanic Relay? Pricing

The current market price for Galvanic Relay is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Galvanic Relay? Pricing

You can purchase Galvanic Relay 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.

Galvanic Relay normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.14

Is Galvanic Relay legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanic Relay in Standard is not available.

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

Is Galvanic Relay legal in Modern? Legality

Galvanic Relay is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Galvanic Relay legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Galvanic Relay 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 Galvanic Relay legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanic Relay in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Galvanic Relay legal in Legacy? Legality

Galvanic Relay is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Galvanic Relay legal in Vintage? Legality

Galvanic Relay 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 Galvanic Relay legal in Pauper? Legality

Galvanic Relay is Banned 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 Galvanic Relay from? Details

This printing of Galvanic Relay is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 127.

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

What is Galvanic Relay's rarity? Details

Galvanic Relay is a common card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Galvanic Relay? Details

Galvanic Relay was illustrated by Lucas Staniec.

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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