Quick Answer

Byway Barterer is a rare Creature — Raccoon Rogue from BLB (BLB) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Byway Barterer MTG card

Byway Barterer

Creature — Raccoon Rogue

Card Text

Menace Whenever you expend 4, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards. (You expend 4 as you spend your fourth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)

"This trinket has saved my hide more times than I can count. I couldn't possibly let it go for less than say . . . four acorns."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
Menace

Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.21
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byway Barterer? Basics

Byway Barterer is a Creature — Raccoon Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever you expend 4, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards. (You expend 4 as you spend your fourth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)"

How much mana does Byway Barterer cost to cast? Basics

Byway Barterer has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Byway Barterer's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Byway Barterer 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.

Byway Barterer's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever you expend 4, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards. (You expend 4 as you spend your fourth total mana to cast spells during a turn.)"

What is the current price of Byway Barterer? Pricing

The current market price for Byway Barterer is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Byway Barterer? Pricing

You can purchase Byway Barterer 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.

Byway Barterer normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.21

Is Byway Barterer legal in Standard? Legality

Byway Barterer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Byway Barterer legal in Modern? Legality

Byway Barterer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Byway Barterer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Byway Barterer 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 Byway Barterer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Byway Barterer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Byway Barterer legal in Legacy? Legality

Byway Barterer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Byway Barterer legal in Vintage? Legality

Byway Barterer 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 Byway Barterer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Byway Barterer 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 Byway Barterer from? Details

This printing of Byway Barterer is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 129.

Byway Barterer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Byway Barterer's rarity? Details

Byway Barterer is a rare card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Byway Barterer? Details

Byway Barterer was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Byway Barterer's power and toughness? Details

Byway Barterer is a 3/3 creature.

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

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