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Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is a rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from ACR (ACR) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $8.79 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes MTG card

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

Legendary Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature has lifelink. As long as you have 30 or more life, equipped creature gets +5/+5 and has indestructible and "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature." Equip {W}{W}

It can be a key, a weapon, and a way to attain great power.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Evan Shipard
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$8.79
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$10.90
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$11.99
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€4.58
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€5.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes? Basics

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature has lifelink. As long as you have 30 or more life, equipped creature gets +5/+5 and has indestructible and "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature." Equip {W}{W}"

How much mana does Caduceus, Staff of Hermes cost to cast? Basics

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes's mana cost of {2}{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.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes 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.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature has lifelink. As long as you have 30 or more life, equipped creature gets +5/+5 and has indestructible and "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature." Equip {W}{W}"

What is the current price of Caduceus, Staff of Hermes? Pricing

The current market price for Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is approximately $8.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.9 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Caduceus, Staff of Hermes? Pricing

You can purchase Caduceus, Staff of Hermes 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.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes normal: $8.79 | foil: $10.9

Is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Caduceus, Staff of Hermes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Modern? Legality

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes 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 Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Caduceus, Staff of Hermes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Legacy? Legality

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Vintage? Legality

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes 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 Caduceus, Staff of Hermes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Caduceus, Staff of Hermes 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 Caduceus, Staff of Hermes from? Details

This printing of Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 2.

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Caduceus, Staff of Hermes's rarity? Details

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is a rare card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Caduceus, Staff of Hermes? Details

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes was illustrated by Evan Shipard.

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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