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Samut, the Tested is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Samut from HOU (HOU) costing {2}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.55 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Samut, the Tested MTG card

Samut, the Tested

Legendary Planeswalker — Samut

Card Text

[+1]: Up to one target creature gains double strike until end of turn. [−2]: Samut deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. [−7]: Search your library for up to two creature and/or planeswalker cards, put them onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Aleksi Briclot

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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samut, the Tested? Basics

Samut, the Tested is a Legendary Planeswalker — Samut card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Up to one target creature gains double strike until end of turn. [−2]: Samut deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. [−7]: Search your library for up to two creature and/or planeswalker cards, put them onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Samut, the Tested cost to cast? Basics

Samut, the Tested has a mana cost of {2}{R}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Samut, the Tested's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Samut, the Tested has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Samut, the Tested's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Up to one target creature gains double strike until end of turn. [−2]: Samut deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. [−7]: Search your library for up to two creature and/or planeswalker cards, put them onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Samut, the Tested? Pricing

The current market price for Samut, the Tested is approximately $0.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Samut, the Tested? Pricing

You can purchase Samut, the Tested 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.

Samut, the Tested normal: $0.55 | foil: $1.63

Is Samut, the Tested legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Samut, the Tested in Standard is not available.

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

Is Samut, the Tested legal in Modern? Legality

Samut, the Tested is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Samut, the Tested legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Samut, the Tested 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 Samut, the Tested legal in Pioneer? Legality

Samut, the Tested is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Samut, the Tested legal in Legacy? Legality

Samut, the Tested is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Samut, the Tested legal in Vintage? Legality

Samut, the Tested 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 Samut, the Tested legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Samut, the Tested 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 Samut, the Tested from? Details

This printing of Samut, the Tested is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 144.

Samut, the Tested may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Samut, the Tested's rarity? Details

Samut, the Tested is a mythic card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Samut, the Tested? Details

Samut, the Tested was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

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

What is Samut, the Tested's starting loyalty? Details

Samut, the Tested enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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