Quick Answer

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Jace from XLN (XLN) costing {4}{U}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage MTG card

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage

Legendary Planeswalker — Jace

Card Text

[+1]: Draw a card. [+1]: Untap all creatures you control. [−9]: Gain control of up to three target creatures.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 mythic CMC: 6.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Clint Cearley

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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage? Basics

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is a Legendary Planeswalker — Jace card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Draw a card. [+1]: Untap all creatures you control. [−9]: Gain control of up to three target creatures."

How much mana does Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage cost to cast? Basics

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage's mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Draw a card. [+1]: Untap all creatures you control. [−9]: Gain control of up to three target creatures."

What is the current price of Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage? Pricing

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Where can I buy Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage 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 Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage 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 Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage 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 Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage 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 Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage from? Details

This printing of Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 280.

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage's rarity? Details

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage is a mythic card in XLN.

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

Who illustrated Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage? Details

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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

What is Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage's starting loyalty? Details

Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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