Quick Answer

Glitch Interpreter is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from DSC (DSC) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Glitch Interpreter MTG card

Glitch Interpreter

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you control no face-down permanents, return this creature to its owner's hand and manifest dread. Whenever one or more colorless creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, draw a card.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Miguel Mercado
Manifest Manifest dread

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$0.06
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€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glitch Interpreter? Basics

Glitch Interpreter is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you control no face-down permanents, return this creature to its owner's hand and manifest dread. Whenever one or more colorless creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, draw a card."

How much mana does Glitch Interpreter cost to cast? Basics

Glitch Interpreter has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Glitch Interpreter's mana cost of {2}{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.

Glitch Interpreter 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.

Glitch Interpreter's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you control no face-down permanents, return this creature to its owner's hand and manifest dread. Whenever one or more colorless creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, draw a card."

What is the current price of Glitch Interpreter? Pricing

The current market price for Glitch Interpreter is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Glitch Interpreter? Pricing

You can purchase Glitch Interpreter 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 Glitch Interpreter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glitch Interpreter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glitch Interpreter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Glitch Interpreter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Glitch Interpreter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glitch Interpreter 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 Glitch Interpreter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Glitch Interpreter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Glitch Interpreter legal in Legacy? Legality

Glitch Interpreter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glitch Interpreter legal in Vintage? Legality

Glitch Interpreter 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 Glitch Interpreter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glitch Interpreter 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 Glitch Interpreter from? Details

This printing of Glitch Interpreter is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 13.

Glitch Interpreter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glitch Interpreter's rarity? Details

Glitch Interpreter is a rare card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated Glitch Interpreter? Details

Glitch Interpreter was illustrated by Miguel Mercado.

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

What is Glitch Interpreter's power and toughness? Details

Glitch Interpreter is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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