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You, Magic Playtester is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Gamer from UNK (UNK) costing {1}{W}.

You, Magic Playtester MTG card

You, Magic Playtester

Legendary Creature — Human Gamer

Card Text

{T}: Choose target playtest card. Increase or decrease a number of your choice on it by one for as long as it remains on the stack or battlefield. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}: Reveal the top 8 cards of your library. Put each playtest card among them into your hand, and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Prize Card for the Unknown events at MagicCon Las Vegas, September 23-24, 2023.

Card Stats

1/3 mythic CMC: 2.0 UNK UNK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is You, Magic Playtester? Basics

You, Magic Playtester is a Legendary Creature — Human Gamer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Choose target playtest card. Increase or decrease a number of your choice on it by one for as long as it remains on the stack or battlefield. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}: Reveal the top 8 cards of your library. Put each playtest card among them into your hand, and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does You, Magic Playtester cost to cast? Basics

You, Magic Playtester 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.

You, Magic Playtester'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.

You, Magic Playtester 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.

You, Magic Playtester's current oracle text is: "{T}: Choose target playtest card. Increase or decrease a number of your choice on it by one for as long as it remains on the stack or battlefield. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}: Reveal the top 8 cards of your library. Put each playtest card among them into your hand, and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of You, Magic Playtester? Pricing

Price data for You, Magic Playtester is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy You, Magic Playtester? Pricing

You can purchase You, Magic Playtester 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 You, Magic Playtester legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester in Standard is not available.

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

Is You, Magic Playtester legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester in Modern is not available.

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

Is You, Magic Playtester legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester in Commander is not available.

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

Is You, Magic Playtester legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is You, Magic Playtester legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester in Legacy is not available.

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

Is You, Magic Playtester legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester 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 You, Magic Playtester legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for You, Magic Playtester 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 You, Magic Playtester from? Details

This printing of You, Magic Playtester is from UNK (UNK), with collector number MW02.

You, Magic Playtester may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is You, Magic Playtester's rarity? Details

You, Magic Playtester is a mythic card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated You, Magic Playtester? Details

You, Magic Playtester was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is You, Magic Playtester's power and toughness? Details

You, Magic Playtester is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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