Quick Answer

Leading Performance is a common Sorcery from UNF (UNF) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.07 USD.

Leading Performance MTG card

Leading Performance

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose two letters. Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control whose name begins with either of the chosen letters.

"If people are always on the edge of their seats, we can save money on chair backs." —Myra the Magnificent

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Tomek Larek

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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leading Performance? Basics

Leading Performance is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose two letters. Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control whose name begins with either of the chosen letters."

How much mana does Leading Performance cost to cast? Basics

Leading Performance has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Leading Performance's mana cost of {1}{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.

Leading Performance has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Leading Performance's current oracle text is: "Choose two letters. Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control whose name begins with either of the chosen letters."

What is the current price of Leading Performance? Pricing

The current market price for Leading Performance is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Leading Performance? Pricing

You can purchase Leading Performance 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.

Leading Performance normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.2

Is Leading Performance legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Standard is not available.

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

Is Leading Performance legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Modern is not available.

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

Is Leading Performance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Leading Performance legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Leading Performance legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Leading Performance legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance in Vintage is not available.

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 Leading Performance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Leading Performance 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 Leading Performance from? Details

This printing of Leading Performance is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 18.

Leading Performance may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Leading Performance's rarity? Details

Leading Performance is a common card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Leading Performance? Details

Leading Performance was illustrated by Tomek Larek.

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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