Quick Answer

Alchemist's Vial is a common Artifact from J22 (J22) costing {2}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Alchemist's Vial MTG card

Alchemist's Vial

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, draw a card. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target creature can't attack or block this turn.

A weapon best suited for those with good aim and steady hands.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Lindsey Look

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alchemist's Vial? Basics

Alchemist's Vial is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, draw a card. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target creature can't attack or block this turn."

How much mana does Alchemist's Vial cost to cast? Basics

Alchemist's Vial has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Alchemist's Vial's mana cost of {2} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Alchemist's Vial has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Alchemist's Vial's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, draw a card. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Target creature can't attack or block this turn."

What is the current price of Alchemist's Vial? Pricing

The current market price for Alchemist's Vial is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Alchemist's Vial? Pricing

You can purchase Alchemist's Vial from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alchemist's Vial in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Modern? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Legacy? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Vintage? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Alchemist's Vial legal in Pauper? Legality

Alchemist's Vial is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Alchemist's Vial from? Details

This printing of Alchemist's Vial is from J22 (J22), with collector number 753.

Alchemist's Vial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alchemist's Vial's rarity? Details

Alchemist's Vial is a common card in J22.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Alchemist's Vial? Details

Alchemist's Vial was illustrated by Lindsey Look.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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