Quick Answer

Long-Term Plans is a uncommon Instant from SCG (SCG) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $2.37 USD. Legal in Commander.

Long-Term Plans MTG card

Long-Term Plans

Instant

Card Text

Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card third from the top.

"Wait, it'll come to me in a minute."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Ben Thompson

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.37
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TCGPlayer
$30.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Card Kingdom
$32.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.05
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Cardmarket
€13.72
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long-Term Plans? Basics

Long-Term Plans is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card third from the top."

How much mana does Long-Term Plans cost to cast? Basics

Long-Term Plans has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Long-Term Plans's mana cost of {2}{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.

Long-Term Plans 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.

Long-Term Plans's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card third from the top."

What is the current price of Long-Term Plans? Pricing

The current market price for Long-Term Plans is approximately $2.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $30.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Long-Term Plans? Pricing

You can purchase Long-Term Plans 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.

Long-Term Plans normal: $2.37 | foil: $30.16

Is Long-Term Plans legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Long-Term Plans in Standard is not available.

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

Is Long-Term Plans legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Long-Term Plans in Modern is not available.

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

Is Long-Term Plans legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Long-Term Plans 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 Long-Term Plans legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Long-Term Plans in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Long-Term Plans legal in Legacy? Legality

Long-Term Plans is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Long-Term Plans legal in Vintage? Legality

Long-Term Plans 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 Long-Term Plans legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Long-Term Plans 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 Long-Term Plans from? Details

This printing of Long-Term Plans is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 38.

Long-Term Plans may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Long-Term Plans's rarity? Details

Long-Term Plans is a uncommon card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Long-Term Plans? Details

Long-Term Plans was illustrated by Ben Thompson.

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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