Quick Answer

Boggart Harbinger is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Shaman from LRW (LRW) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.72 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Boggart Harbinger MTG card

Boggart Harbinger

Creature — Goblin Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 LRW LRW 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.72
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$10.59
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$15.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.75
Normal
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Cardmarket
€10.81
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boggart Harbinger? Basics

Boggart Harbinger is a Creature — Goblin Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

How much mana does Boggart Harbinger cost to cast? Basics

Boggart Harbinger has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Boggart Harbinger's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Boggart Harbinger has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Boggart Harbinger's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

What is the current price of Boggart Harbinger? Pricing

The current market price for Boggart Harbinger is approximately $0.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Boggart Harbinger? Pricing

You can purchase Boggart Harbinger 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.

Boggart Harbinger normal: $0.72 | foil: $10.59

Is Boggart Harbinger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Boggart Harbinger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Boggart Harbinger legal in Modern? Legality

Boggart Harbinger is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Boggart Harbinger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Boggart Harbinger 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 Boggart Harbinger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Boggart Harbinger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Boggart Harbinger legal in Legacy? Legality

Boggart Harbinger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Boggart Harbinger legal in Vintage? Legality

Boggart Harbinger 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 Boggart Harbinger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Boggart Harbinger 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 Boggart Harbinger from? Details

This printing of Boggart Harbinger is from LRW (LRW), with collector number 102.

Boggart Harbinger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Boggart Harbinger's rarity? Details

Boggart Harbinger is a uncommon card in LRW.

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

Who illustrated Boggart Harbinger? Details

Boggart Harbinger was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Boggart Harbinger's power and toughness? Details

Boggart Harbinger is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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