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Pithing Needle
Magic: The Gathering | Return to Ravnica - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 231 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Return to Ravnica |
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| Type | Artifact |
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About Pithing Needle
Pithing Needle from Return to Ravnica is currently available from around $0.37. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 1Card Text
As this artifact enters, choose a card name.
Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
Flavor Text
The fearful want the procedure before a blood festival. The guilty seek it afterward.
Card Facts
Expansion
Return to Ravnica
Current Floor
$0.37
Rarity
rare
Artist
Anthony Palumbo
Released
October 2012
EDHREC Rank
#6,532
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Pithing Needle worth?
Pithing Needle is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.37 for Return to Ravnica. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Pithing Needle has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Pithing Needle legal in Commander?
Pithing Needle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Pithing Needle legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Pithing Needle on the Reserved List?
No. Pithing Needle is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Pithing Needle in-game text?
In game, Pithing Needle is a Artifact with text that starts: "As this artifact enters, choose a card name.".
How popular is Pithing Needle in Commander decks?
Pithing Needle ranks #6,532 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Pithing Needle
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Pithing Needle legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.