Quick Answer

Mist Dancer is a rare Creature — Merfolk Wizard from LCC (LCC) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mist Dancer MTG card

Mist Dancer

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

Flying Other Merfolk you control get +1/+0 and have flying. Encore {5}{U}{U} ({5}{U}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 LCC LCC 🎨 Christina Kraus
Encore Flying

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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 Mist Dancer? Basics

Mist Dancer is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Other Merfolk you control get +1/+0 and have flying. Encore {5}{U}{U} ({5}{U}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Mist Dancer cost to cast? Basics

Mist Dancer has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Mist Dancer's mana cost of {4}{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.

Mist Dancer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Mist Dancer's current oracle text is: "Flying Other Merfolk you control get +1/+0 and have flying. Encore {5}{U}{U} ({5}{U}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Mist Dancer? Pricing

The current market price for Mist Dancer is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Mist Dancer? Pricing

You can purchase Mist Dancer 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 Mist Dancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mist Dancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mist Dancer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mist Dancer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mist Dancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mist Dancer 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 Mist Dancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mist Dancer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mist Dancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Mist Dancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mist Dancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Mist Dancer 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 Mist Dancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mist Dancer 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 Mist Dancer from? Details

This printing of Mist Dancer is from LCC (LCC), with collector number 44.

Mist Dancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mist Dancer's rarity? Details

Mist Dancer is a rare card in LCC.

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

Who illustrated Mist Dancer? Details

Mist Dancer was illustrated by Christina Kraus.

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

What is Mist Dancer's power and toughness? Details

Mist Dancer is a 3/3 creature.

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

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