Quick Answer

Soratami Savant is a uncommon Creature — Moonfolk Wizard from CHK (CHK) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Soratami Savant MTG card

Soratami Savant

Creature — Moonfolk Wizard

Card Text

Flying {3}, Return a land you control to its owner's hand: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}.

"To prevent, one must first predict."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Jim Nelson
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Market Prices

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$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$8.51
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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€1.33
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soratami Savant? Basics

Soratami Savant is a Creature — Moonfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {3}, Return a land you control to its owner's hand: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}."

How much mana does Soratami Savant cost to cast? Basics

Soratami Savant has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Soratami Savant's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Soratami Savant 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.

Soratami Savant's current oracle text is: "Flying {3}, Return a land you control to its owner's hand: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}."

What is the current price of Soratami Savant? Pricing

The current market price for Soratami Savant is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Soratami Savant? Pricing

You can purchase Soratami Savant 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.

Soratami Savant normal: $0.26 | foil: $8.51

Is Soratami Savant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Soratami Savant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Soratami Savant legal in Modern? Legality

Soratami Savant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soratami Savant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soratami Savant 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 Soratami Savant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Soratami Savant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Soratami Savant legal in Legacy? Legality

Soratami Savant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soratami Savant legal in Vintage? Legality

Soratami Savant 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 Soratami Savant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soratami Savant 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 Soratami Savant from? Details

This printing of Soratami Savant is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 90.

Soratami Savant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Soratami Savant's rarity? Details

Soratami Savant is a uncommon card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Soratami Savant? Details

Soratami Savant was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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

What is Soratami Savant's power and toughness? Details

Soratami Savant is a 2/2 creature.

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

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