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Gylwain, Casting Director is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Bard from WOC (WOC) costing {1}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.65 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gylwain, Casting Director MTG card

Gylwain, Casting Director

Legendary Creature — Human Bard

Card Text

Whenever Gylwain or another nontoken creature you control enters, choose one — • Create a Royal Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Monster Role token attached to that creature.

Card Stats

2/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 WOC WOC 🎨 Aurore Folny
Role token

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Market Prices

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$0.65
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TCGPlayer
$0.81
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.91
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€1.25
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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 Gylwain, Casting Director? Basics

Gylwain, Casting Director is a Legendary Creature — Human Bard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Gylwain or another nontoken creature you control enters, choose one — • Create a Royal Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Monster Role token attached to that creature."

How much mana does Gylwain, Casting Director cost to cast? Basics

Gylwain, Casting Director has a mana cost of {1}{G}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Gylwain, Casting Director's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Gylwain, Casting Director 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.

Gylwain, Casting Director's current oracle text is: "Whenever Gylwain or another nontoken creature you control enters, choose one — • Create a Royal Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to that creature. • Create a Monster Role token attached to that creature."

What is the current price of Gylwain, Casting Director? Pricing

The current market price for Gylwain, Casting Director is approximately $0.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Gylwain, Casting Director? Pricing

You can purchase Gylwain, Casting Director 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.

Gylwain, Casting Director normal: $0.65 | foil: $0.81

Is Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gylwain, Casting Director in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gylwain, Casting Director in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gylwain, Casting Director 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 Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gylwain, Casting Director in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Legacy? Legality

Gylwain, Casting Director is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Vintage? Legality

Gylwain, Casting Director 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 Gylwain, Casting Director legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gylwain, Casting Director 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 Gylwain, Casting Director from? Details

This printing of Gylwain, Casting Director is from WOC (WOC), with collector number 37.

Gylwain, Casting Director may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gylwain, Casting Director's rarity? Details

Gylwain, Casting Director is a mythic card in WOC.

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

Who illustrated Gylwain, Casting Director? Details

Gylwain, Casting Director was illustrated by Aurore Folny.

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

What is Gylwain, Casting Director's power and toughness? Details

Gylwain, Casting Director 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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