Traveling Philosopher
Theros · #34

Traveling Philosopher

Traveling Philosopher is a Common Creature — Human Advisor from Theros (34) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.29
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Traveling Philosopher suits collectors and players working on Theros who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Traveling Philosopher from Theros?

Traveling Philosopher is a Creature — Human Advisor in Theros numbered 34. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Traveling Philosopher (34) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 34 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Traveling Philosopher worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Traveling Philosopher. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 34 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTheros
Number34
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.29
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.29
Normal $0.04

Card stats

ColorsW
Power2

How collectible is Traveling Philosopher?

Traveling Philosopher is a Common printing in Theros. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 34 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Traveling Philosopher?

Traveling Philosopher lists as Creature — Human Advisor. Artist: James Ryman This printing is from Theros. Collector number 34 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013. Part of the Theros series. Mana cost {1}{W}.

Cactaur's take

Traveling Philosopher (34) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Traveling Philosopher is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Advisor in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.04).
  • Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Creature — Human Advisor help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Traveling Philosopher from Theros?

Traveling Philosopher is a Common Creature — Human Advisor from Theros numbered 34 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Traveling Philosopher worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Traveling Philosopher. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Traveling Philosopher?

Traveling Philosopher is catalogued as Common in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Traveling Philosopher legal in Commander or Standard?

Traveling Philosopher shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Traveling Philosopher near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.