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Obsessive Pursuit is a rare Enchantment from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.57 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Obsessive Pursuit MTG card

Obsessive Pursuit

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life and create a Clue token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you attack, put X +1/+1 counters on target attacking creature, where X is the number of permanents you've sacrificed this turn. If X is three or greater, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Ichiko Milk Tei

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Market Prices

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$0.57
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TCGPlayer
$0.64
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$1.29
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$0.99
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€0.44
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€0.75
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obsessive Pursuit? Basics

Obsessive Pursuit is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life and create a Clue token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you attack, put X +1/+1 counters on target attacking creature, where X is the number of permanents you've sacrificed this turn. If X is three or greater, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

How much mana does Obsessive Pursuit cost to cast? Basics

Obsessive Pursuit has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Obsessive Pursuit's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Obsessive Pursuit 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.

Obsessive Pursuit's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life and create a Clue token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Whenever you attack, put X +1/+1 counters on target attacking creature, where X is the number of permanents you've sacrificed this turn. If X is three or greater, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

What is the current price of Obsessive Pursuit? Pricing

The current market price for Obsessive Pursuit is approximately $0.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.64 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.44 EUR.

Where can I buy Obsessive Pursuit? Pricing

You can purchase Obsessive Pursuit 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.

Obsessive Pursuit normal: $0.57 | foil: $0.64

Is Obsessive Pursuit legal in Standard? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Obsessive Pursuit legal in Modern? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Obsessive Pursuit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit 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 Obsessive Pursuit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Obsessive Pursuit legal in Legacy? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Obsessive Pursuit legal in Vintage? Legality

Obsessive Pursuit 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 Obsessive Pursuit legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Obsessive Pursuit 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 Obsessive Pursuit from? Details

This printing of Obsessive Pursuit is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 112.

Obsessive Pursuit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Obsessive Pursuit's rarity? Details

Obsessive Pursuit is a rare card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Obsessive Pursuit? Details

Obsessive Pursuit was illustrated by Ichiko Milk Tei.

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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