Quick Answer

Tome of Gadwick is a rare Artifact — Equipment from YWOE (YWOE) costing {U}.

Tome of Gadwick MTG card

Tome of Gadwick

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has ward {1}. Whenever equipped creature attacks, conjure a random card from Tome of Gadwick's spellbook into your hand. Equip {1}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 YWOE YWOE 🎨 Maxime Minard
Conjure Equip

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tome of Gadwick? Basics

Tome of Gadwick is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has ward {1}. Whenever equipped creature attacks, conjure a random card from Tome of Gadwick's spellbook into your hand. Equip {1}"

How much mana does Tome of Gadwick cost to cast? Basics

Tome of Gadwick has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Tome of Gadwick's mana cost of {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.

Tome of Gadwick has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Tome of Gadwick's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has ward {1}. Whenever equipped creature attacks, conjure a random card from Tome of Gadwick's spellbook into your hand. Equip {1}"

What is the current price of Tome of Gadwick? Pricing

Price data for Tome of Gadwick is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Tome of Gadwick? Pricing

You can purchase Tome of Gadwick 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 Tome of Gadwick legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tome of Gadwick legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tome of Gadwick legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Tome of Gadwick legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tome of Gadwick legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Tome of Gadwick legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick in Vintage is not available.

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 Tome of Gadwick legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tome of Gadwick 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 Tome of Gadwick from? Details

This printing of Tome of Gadwick is from YWOE (YWOE), with collector number 6.

Tome of Gadwick may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tome of Gadwick's rarity? Details

Tome of Gadwick is a rare card in YWOE.

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

Who illustrated Tome of Gadwick? Details

Tome of Gadwick was illustrated by Maxime Minard.

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

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