Magic: The Gathering · expansion
Mica, Reader of Ruins
Secrets of Strixhaven · #124 · uncommon · 2026
Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
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Market reference
$0.17
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Collector number
- 124 / 368
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Illustrator
- Josu Hernaiz
- Colors
- R
- Frame
- 2015
- Border
- black
- Watermark
- lorehold
- Finishes
- nonfoil · foil
- Printed
- 2026-04-24
About this card
Mana cost: {3}{R}
Type: Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
Ward—Pay 3 life. (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 3 life.) Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may sacrifice an artifact. If you do, copy that spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.
Keywords: Ward
P/T: 4/4
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
Scryfall pricing
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| USD (non-foil) | $0.17 |
| USD (foil) | $0.32 |
| EUR (non-foil) | €0.12 |
| EUR (foil) | €0.22 |
| MTGO tix | 0.01 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Mica, Reader of Ruins is real?
Mica, Reader of Ruins is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the print quality and cardstock (real cards have a distinctive blue inner core visible from the edge), the rosette pattern on the back, the security stamp on planeswalker / mythic cards from recent sets, and confirm the collector number and set code match the official Scryfall record. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Mica, Reader of Ruins worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Mica, Reader of Ruins is $0.17; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Mica, Reader of Ruins from?
Mica, Reader of Ruins is from the Magic: The Gathering set "Secrets of Strixhaven" in the expansion series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Mica, Reader of Ruins?
Mica, Reader of Ruins is a uncommon card in the Secrets of Strixhaven set.
