Staff of the Letter Magus
~$0.18 low · ~$0.46 high
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Colorless. Artifact
Unstable #159 · Illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren
Unstable #159 · Illustrated by Daniel LjunggrenWhat is Staff of the Letter Magus 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
As this artifact enters, choose a consonant other than N, R, S, or T.
Whenever a player casts a spell, you gain 1 life for each time the chosen letter appears in that spell's name.
A symbol of _________ in _________ times.
Format legality
The only printing of Staff of the Letter Magus
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Unstable ust #159· 2017uncommon· Cardmarket €0.16 · €0.55 foil | uncommon | $0.18 | $0.46 | €0.16€0.55 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2017
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Unstable card (#159).
159 · U · EN
- 159Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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