Quick Answer

Leyline Dowser is a rare Artifact from OTC (OTC) costing {2}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Leyline Dowser MTG card

Leyline Dowser

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}: Mill a card. You may put an instant or sorcery card milled this way into your hand. Tap an untapped legendary creature you control: Untap this artifact.

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Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Diana Cearley
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$0.11
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$0.49
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€0.09
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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 Leyline Dowser? Basics

Leyline Dowser is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}: Mill a card. You may put an instant or sorcery card milled this way into your hand. Tap an untapped legendary creature you control: Untap this artifact."

How much mana does Leyline Dowser cost to cast? Basics

Leyline Dowser has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Leyline Dowser's mana cost of {2} 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.

Leyline Dowser 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.

Leyline Dowser's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}: Mill a card. You may put an instant or sorcery card milled this way into your hand. Tap an untapped legendary creature you control: Untap this artifact."

What is the current price of Leyline Dowser? Pricing

The current market price for Leyline Dowser is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Leyline Dowser? Pricing

You can purchase Leyline Dowser 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 Leyline Dowser legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Leyline Dowser in Standard is not available.

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

Is Leyline Dowser legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Leyline Dowser in Modern is not available.

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

Is Leyline Dowser legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Leyline Dowser 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 Leyline Dowser legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Leyline Dowser in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Leyline Dowser legal in Legacy? Legality

Leyline Dowser is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Leyline Dowser legal in Vintage? Legality

Leyline Dowser 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 Leyline Dowser legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Leyline Dowser 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 Leyline Dowser from? Details

This printing of Leyline Dowser is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 39.

Leyline Dowser may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Leyline Dowser's rarity? Details

Leyline Dowser is a rare card in OTC.

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

Who illustrated Leyline Dowser? Details

Leyline Dowser was illustrated by Diana Cearley.

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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