Quick Answer

Alms Collector is a rare Creature — Cat Cleric from C17 (C17) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $1.46 USD. Legal in Commander.

Alms Collector MTG card

Alms Collector

Creature — Cat Cleric

Card Text

Flash If an opponent would draw two or more cards, instead you and that player each draw a card.

"There is no justice when some profit and others go without."

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 C17 C17 🎨 Bram Sels
Flash

Market Prices

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$1.46
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€1.05
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Cardmarket
€9.42
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alms Collector? Basics

Alms Collector is a Creature — Cat Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash If an opponent would draw two or more cards, instead you and that player each draw a card."

How much mana does Alms Collector cost to cast? Basics

Alms Collector has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

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.

Alms Collector's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Alms Collector has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Alms Collector's current oracle text is: "Flash If an opponent would draw two or more cards, instead you and that player each draw a card."

What is the current price of Alms Collector? Pricing

The current market price for Alms Collector is approximately $1.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Alms Collector? Pricing

You can purchase Alms Collector 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 Alms Collector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alms Collector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Alms Collector legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Alms Collector in Modern is not available.

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

Is Alms Collector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Alms Collector 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 Alms Collector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Alms Collector in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Alms Collector legal in Legacy? Legality

Alms Collector is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Alms Collector legal in Vintage? Legality

Alms Collector 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 Alms Collector legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Alms Collector in Pauper is not available.

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 Alms Collector from? Details

This printing of Alms Collector is from C17 (C17), with collector number 1.

Alms Collector may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alms Collector's rarity? Details

Alms Collector is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Alms Collector? Details

Alms Collector was illustrated by Bram Sels.

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

What is Alms Collector's power and toughness? Details

Alms Collector is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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