Academy Loremaster
~$0.27 low · ~$0.65 high
Blue. Creature — Human Wizard
Dominaria United #40 · Illustrated by Marcela Medeiros
Dominaria United #40 · Illustrated by Marcela MedeirosWhat is Academy Loremaster worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player may draw an additional card. If they do, spells they cast this turn cost 
more to cast.
2/3
As a young student, she dusted the shelves of Tolaria's great library. Now, she writes the books that line them.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Academy Loremaster
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dominaria United dmu #40· 2022rare· Cardmarket €0.18 · €0.30 foil | rare | $0.27 | $0.31 | €0.18€0.30 foil | |
 Dominaria United dmu #391· 2022Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €0.26 · €0.40 foil | rare | $0.36 | $0.31 | €0.26€0.40 foil | |
 Dominaria United Promos pdmu #40p· 2022Promorare· Cardmarket €0.25 · €0.52 foil | rare | $0.31 | $0.65 | €0.25€0.52 foil | |
 Dominaria United Promos pdmu #40s· 2022Promorare· Cardmarket €0.57 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $0.42 | €0.57 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2022
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #12,267 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Marcela Medeiros
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Dominaria United card (#40).
040 · DMU · R · EN
- 040Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- DMUSet code for Dominaria United
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2022-09-09
The cost increase applies to spells that player casts even if they're casting them for an alternative cost. If they cast a spell without paying its mana cost, they'll still have to pay
.2022-09-09
Abilities that reduce the cost to cast a spell apply after abilities that raise them. For example, if an opponent chose to draw an additional card as Academy Loremaster's triggered ability resolved, Argivian Phalanx (a card with mana cost
and the ability "This spell costs 
less to cast for each creature you control.") will cost them to cast that turn if they have seven or more creatures.
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