Quick Answer

Persistent Petitioners is a common Creature — Human Advisor from RNA (RNA) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $1.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Persistent Petitioners MTG card

Persistent Petitioners

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{1}, {T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) Tap four untapped Advisors you control: Target player mills twelve cards. A deck can have any number of cards named Persistent Petitioners.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 RNA RNA 🎨 Jason Rainville
Mill

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$1.18
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$1.91
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$2.29
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$3.49
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€0.53
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€1.19
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Persistent Petitioners? Basics

Persistent Petitioners is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) Tap four untapped Advisors you control: Target player mills twelve cards. A deck can have any number of cards named Persistent Petitioners."

How much mana does Persistent Petitioners cost to cast? Basics

Persistent Petitioners 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.

Persistent Petitioners'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.

Persistent Petitioners 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.

Persistent Petitioners's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) Tap four untapped Advisors you control: Target player mills twelve cards. A deck can have any number of cards named Persistent Petitioners."

What is the current price of Persistent Petitioners? Pricing

The current market price for Persistent Petitioners is approximately $1.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.91 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Persistent Petitioners? Pricing

You can purchase Persistent Petitioners 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.

Persistent Petitioners normal: $1.18 | foil: $1.91

Is Persistent Petitioners legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Persistent Petitioners in Standard is not available.

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

Is Persistent Petitioners legal in Modern? Legality

Persistent Petitioners is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Persistent Petitioners legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Persistent Petitioners 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 Persistent Petitioners legal in Pioneer? Legality

Persistent Petitioners is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Persistent Petitioners legal in Legacy? Legality

Persistent Petitioners is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Persistent Petitioners legal in Vintage? Legality

Persistent Petitioners 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 Persistent Petitioners legal in Pauper? Legality

Persistent Petitioners 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 Persistent Petitioners from? Details

This printing of Persistent Petitioners is from RNA (RNA), with collector number 44.

Persistent Petitioners may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Persistent Petitioners's rarity? Details

Persistent Petitioners is a common card in RNA.

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

Who illustrated Persistent Petitioners? Details

Persistent Petitioners was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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

What is Persistent Petitioners's power and toughness? Details

Persistent Petitioners 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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