Quick Answer

Codex Shredder is a uncommon Artifact from CMR (CMR) costing {1}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Codex Shredder MTG card

Codex Shredder

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) {5}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Jason Felix
Mill

Market Prices

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$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$0.46
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$0.49
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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€0.69
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Codex Shredder? Basics

Codex Shredder is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) {5}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Codex Shredder cost to cast? Basics

Codex Shredder has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Codex Shredder's mana cost of {1} 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.

Codex Shredder 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.

Codex Shredder's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target player mills a card. (They put the top card of their library into their graveyard.) {5}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Codex Shredder? Pricing

The current market price for Codex Shredder is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Codex Shredder? Pricing

You can purchase Codex Shredder 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.

Codex Shredder normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.46

Is Codex Shredder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Codex Shredder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Codex Shredder legal in Modern? Legality

Codex Shredder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Codex Shredder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Codex Shredder 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 Codex Shredder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Codex Shredder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Codex Shredder legal in Legacy? Legality

Codex Shredder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Codex Shredder legal in Vintage? Legality

Codex Shredder 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 Codex Shredder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Codex Shredder 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 Codex Shredder from? Details

This printing of Codex Shredder is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 304.

Codex Shredder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Codex Shredder's rarity? Details

Codex Shredder is a uncommon card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Codex Shredder? Details

Codex Shredder was illustrated by Jason Felix.

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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