Magic: The Gathering · masters
Mesmeric Trance
Masters Edition II · #55 · rare · 2008
Enchantment
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Collector number
- 55 / 245
- Release year
- 2008
- Rarity
- rare
- Illustrator
- Dan Frazier
- Colors
- U
- Frame
- 1997
- Border
- black
- Finishes
- nonfoil · foil
- Printed
- 2008-09-22
- Reserved list
- Yes
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Draw
- Mana value
- 3
- Type
- Enchantment
Also does
Strategy & play
How Mesmeric Trance plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Not a main attacker — its job is card draw. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
How to beat Mesmeric Trance
- KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
More by Dan Frazier
This card was illustrated by Dan Frazier.
About this card
Mana cost: {1}{U}{U}
Type: Enchantment
Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) {U}, Discard a card: Draw a card.
""Magic overused can freeze the mind. Creativity is more important than power." —Zur the Enchanter"
Keywords: Cumulative upkeep
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 |
|---|---|
| MTGO tix | 0.02 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Mesmeric Trance is real?
Mesmeric Trance 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 Mesmeric Trance worth?
As of the latest data, 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 Mesmeric Trance from?
Mesmeric Trance is from the Magic: The Gathering set "Masters Edition II" in the masters series, released in 2008.
What rarity is Mesmeric Trance?
Mesmeric Trance is a rare card in the Masters Edition II set.
Other Mesmeric Trance printings
Same Magic: The Gathering card across other sets and rarities.
