Quick Answer

Glider Staff is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from TLA (TLA) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Glider Staff MTG card

Glider Staff

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

When this Equipment enters, airbend up to one target creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.) Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has flying. Equip {2}

More tools than weapons, gliders were used by Air Nomads to harness wind currents for travel.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Eduardo Francisco
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Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.24
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glider Staff? Basics

Glider Staff is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this Equipment enters, airbend up to one target creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.) Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has flying. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Glider Staff cost to cast? Basics

Glider Staff has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Glider Staff's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Glider Staff 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.

Glider Staff's current oracle text is: "When this Equipment enters, airbend up to one target creature. (Exile it. While it's exiled, its owner may cast it for {2} rather than its mana cost.) Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has flying. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Glider Staff? Pricing

The current market price for Glider Staff is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Glider Staff? Pricing

You can purchase Glider Staff 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.

Glider Staff normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.24

Is Glider Staff legal in Standard? Legality

Glider Staff is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Glider Staff legal in Modern? Legality

Glider Staff is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Glider Staff legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glider Staff 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 Glider Staff legal in Pioneer? Legality

Glider Staff is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Glider Staff legal in Legacy? Legality

Glider Staff is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glider Staff legal in Vintage? Legality

Glider Staff 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 Glider Staff legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glider Staff 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 Glider Staff from? Details

This printing of Glider Staff is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 22.

Glider Staff may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glider Staff's rarity? Details

Glider Staff is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Glider Staff? Details

Glider Staff was illustrated by Eduardo Francisco.

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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