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Tamiyo, Field Researcher is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo from EMN (EMN) costing {1}{G}{W}{U}. Current price: $2.37 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher MTG card

Tamiyo, Field Researcher

Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo

Card Text

[+1]: Choose up to two target creatures. Until your next turn, whenever either of those creatures deals combat damage, you draw a card. [−2]: Tap up to two target nonland permanents. They don't untap during their controller's next untap step. [−7]: Draw three cards. You get an emblem with "You may cast spells from your hand without paying their mana costs."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Tianhua X

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$2.37
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$7.97
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€0.97
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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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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tamiyo, Field Researcher? Basics

Tamiyo, Field Researcher is a Legendary Planeswalker — Tamiyo card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Choose up to two target creatures. Until your next turn, whenever either of those creatures deals combat damage, you draw a card. [−2]: Tap up to two target nonland permanents. They don't untap during their controller's next untap step. [−7]: Draw three cards. You get an emblem with "You may cast spells from your hand without paying their mana costs.""

How much mana does Tamiyo, Field Researcher cost to cast? Basics

Tamiyo, Field Researcher has a mana cost of {1}{G}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U, 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.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher's mana cost of {1}{G}{W}{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.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Choose up to two target creatures. Until your next turn, whenever either of those creatures deals combat damage, you draw a card. [−2]: Tap up to two target nonland permanents. They don't untap during their controller's next untap step. [−7]: Draw three cards. You get an emblem with "You may cast spells from your hand without paying their mana costs.""

What is the current price of Tamiyo, Field Researcher? Pricing

The current market price for Tamiyo, Field Researcher is approximately $2.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Tamiyo, Field Researcher? Pricing

You can purchase Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher normal: $2.37 | foil: $7.97

Is Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tamiyo, Field Researcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Modern? Legality

Tamiyo, Field Researcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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 Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tamiyo, Field Researcher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Tamiyo, Field Researcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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 Tamiyo, Field Researcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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 Tamiyo, Field Researcher from? Details

This printing of Tamiyo, Field Researcher is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 190.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tamiyo, Field Researcher's rarity? Details

Tamiyo, Field Researcher is a mythic card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Tamiyo, Field Researcher? Details

Tamiyo, Field Researcher was illustrated by Tianhua X.

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

What is Tamiyo, Field Researcher's starting loyalty? Details

Tamiyo, Field Researcher 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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