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Maester Seymour is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric from FIC (FIC) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $1.64 USD. Legal in Commander.

Maester Seymour MTG card

Maester Seymour

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Maester Seymour's power on another target creature you control. {3}{G}{G}: Monstrosity X, where X is the number of counters among creatures you control. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 3.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Norikatsu Miyoshi
Monstrosity

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$4.79
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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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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 Maester Seymour? Basics

Maester Seymour is a Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Maester Seymour's power on another target creature you control. {3}{G}{G}: Monstrosity X, where X is the number of counters among creatures you control. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)"

How much mana does Maester Seymour cost to cast? Basics

Maester Seymour has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Maester Seymour's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Maester Seymour 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.

Maester Seymour's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Maester Seymour's power on another target creature you control. {3}{G}{G}: Monstrosity X, where X is the number of counters among creatures you control. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)"

What is the current price of Maester Seymour? Pricing

The current market price for Maester Seymour is approximately $1.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Maester Seymour? Pricing

You can purchase Maester Seymour 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.

Maester Seymour normal: $1.64 | foil: $4.79

Is Maester Seymour legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Maester Seymour in Standard is not available.

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

Is Maester Seymour legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Maester Seymour in Modern is not available.

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

Is Maester Seymour legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Maester Seymour 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 Maester Seymour legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Maester Seymour in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Maester Seymour legal in Legacy? Legality

Maester Seymour is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Maester Seymour legal in Vintage? Legality

Maester Seymour 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 Maester Seymour legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Maester Seymour 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 Maester Seymour from? Details

This printing of Maester Seymour is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 160.

Maester Seymour may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Maester Seymour's rarity? Details

Maester Seymour is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Maester Seymour? Details

Maester Seymour was illustrated by Norikatsu Miyoshi.

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

What is Maester Seymour's power and toughness? Details

Maester Seymour is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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