What does Interpret the Signs do in Magic: The Gathering?

Interpret the Signs allows you to scry three, then reveal the top card of your library. You draw a number of cards equal to that revealed card's mana value. This effect helps you search for specific spells or manage your deck's top cards.

Which expansion is Interpret the Signs from?

This card is from the Journey into Nyx set, released in 2014. It is the 43rd card in the set, designated by the set code JOU. The expansion focuses on the divine realms of Nyx and the gods of Greek mythology.

Who illustrated the card Interpret the Signs?

The artwork for Interpret the Signs was created by Cynthia Sheppard.

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The strategic depth of the 2014 Magic: The Gathering card "Interpret the Signs" from the Journey into Nyx expansion, featuring a unique sorcery effect for library control.

Interpret the Signs

2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx

2014 Magic: The Gathering Journey into Nyx

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.17

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.17Oct 11, 2026	Guide Estimate	+41.7%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.17, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.17. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.12 to $0.17 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 41.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.17Oct 11, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+41.7%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.17, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.17. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.12 to $0.17 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 41.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 11, 2026

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Description

Released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, "Interpret the Signs" (Card #43) is a notable Uncommon sorcery in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Cynthia Sheppard, this card is identified by set code JOU and carries a mana cost of {5}{U} with a mana value of six. Its primary function allows players to scry three, revealing the top card of their library to draw cards equal to that card's mana value. This mechanic provides essential resource management for players seeking to optimize their deck's performance. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set of rare artifacts, this card represents a key piece of the Journey into Nyx narrative. The product appeals to both seasoned strategists and casual fans who appreciate the intricate design and gameplay mechanics introduced during this era of Magic: The Gathering history. It stands as a testament to the strategic versatility that defines the game's enduring appeal.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2014

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Journey into Nyx

Card Number

#43

Featured Subject

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Featured

Interpret the Signs

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Cynthia Sheppard

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{5}{U}

Type

Sorcery

Color

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Scry 3, then reveal the top card of your library. Draw cards equal to that card's mana value. (To scry 3, look at the top three cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)