Quick Answer

Sarah Jane Smith is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Detective from WHO (WHO) costing {1}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Sarah Jane Smith MTG card

Sarah Jane Smith

Legendary Creature — Human Detective

Card Text

Whenever you cast a historic spell, investigate. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic. To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Mike Uziel
Doctor's companion Investigate

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Jane Smith? Basics

Sarah Jane Smith is a Legendary Creature — Human Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a historic spell, investigate. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic. To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)"

How much mana does Sarah Jane Smith cost to cast? Basics

Sarah Jane Smith has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Sarah Jane Smith's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Sarah Jane Smith 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.

Sarah Jane Smith's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a historic spell, investigate. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic. To investigate, create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)"

What is the current price of Sarah Jane Smith? Pricing

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Where can I buy Sarah Jane Smith? Pricing

You can purchase Sarah Jane Smith 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 Sarah Jane Smith legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sarah Jane Smith in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sarah Jane Smith legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sarah Jane Smith in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sarah Jane Smith legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sarah Jane Smith 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 Sarah Jane Smith legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sarah Jane Smith in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sarah Jane Smith legal in Legacy? Legality

Sarah Jane Smith is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sarah Jane Smith legal in Vintage? Legality

Sarah Jane Smith 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 Sarah Jane Smith legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sarah Jane Smith 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 Sarah Jane Smith from? Details

This printing of Sarah Jane Smith is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 1127.

Sarah Jane Smith may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sarah Jane Smith's rarity? Details

Sarah Jane Smith is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Sarah Jane Smith? Details

Sarah Jane Smith was illustrated by Mike Uziel.

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

What is Sarah Jane Smith's power and toughness? Details

Sarah Jane Smith is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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