Quick Answer

Living Lectern is a common Artifact Creature — Construct from WOE (WOE) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Living Lectern MTG card

Living Lectern

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

{1}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card. Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to up to one other target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")

Card Stats

0/4 common CMC: 2.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Chris Seaman
Role token Scry

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Living Lectern? Basics

Living Lectern is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card. Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to up to one other target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")"

How much mana does Living Lectern cost to cast? Basics

Living Lectern has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Living Lectern's mana cost of {1}{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.

Living Lectern 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.

Living Lectern's current oracle text is: "{1}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card. Create a Sorcerer Role token attached to up to one other target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")"

What is the current price of Living Lectern? Pricing

The current market price for Living Lectern is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Living Lectern? Pricing

You can purchase Living Lectern 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.

Living Lectern normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.06

Is Living Lectern legal in Standard? Legality

Living Lectern is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Living Lectern legal in Modern? Legality

Living Lectern is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Living Lectern legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Living Lectern 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 Living Lectern legal in Pioneer? Legality

Living Lectern is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Living Lectern legal in Legacy? Legality

Living Lectern is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Living Lectern legal in Vintage? Legality

Living Lectern 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 Living Lectern legal in Pauper? Legality

Living Lectern is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Living Lectern from? Details

This printing of Living Lectern is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 59.

Living Lectern may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Living Lectern's rarity? Details

Living Lectern is a common card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Living Lectern? Details

Living Lectern was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

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

What is Living Lectern's power and toughness? Details

Living Lectern is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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