Quick Answer

Cateran Summons is a uncommon Sorcery from MMQ (MMQ) costing {B}. Current price: $1.05 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cateran Summons MTG card

Cateran Summons

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a Mercenary card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Even when recruitment is slow, the guild can always cook something up.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.05
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TCGPlayer
$28.20
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$29.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.54
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Cardmarket
€21.27
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cateran Summons? Basics

Cateran Summons is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a Mercenary card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Cateran Summons cost to cast? Basics

Cateran Summons has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Cateran Summons's mana cost of {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.

Cateran Summons has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Cateran Summons's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a Mercenary card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Cateran Summons? Pricing

The current market price for Cateran Summons is approximately $1.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $28.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Cateran Summons? Pricing

You can purchase Cateran Summons 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.

Cateran Summons normal: $1.05 | foil: $28.2

Is Cateran Summons legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Summons in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cateran Summons legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Summons in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cateran Summons legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cateran Summons 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 Cateran Summons legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Summons in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cateran Summons legal in Legacy? Legality

Cateran Summons is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cateran Summons legal in Vintage? Legality

Cateran Summons 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 Cateran Summons legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Summons 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 Cateran Summons from? Details

This printing of Cateran Summons is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 126.

Cateran Summons may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cateran Summons's rarity? Details

Cateran Summons is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Cateran Summons? Details

Cateran Summons was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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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