Quick Answer

Courier's Briefcase is a common Artifact — Treasure from PIO (PIO) costing {1}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Courier's Briefcase MTG card

Courier's Briefcase

Artifact — Treasure

Card Text

When this artifact enters, create a 1/1 green and white Citizen creature token. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw three cards.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 PIO PIO 🎨 Josu Hernaiz

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Courier's Briefcase? Basics

Courier's Briefcase is a Artifact — Treasure card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, create a 1/1 green and white Citizen creature token. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw three cards."

How much mana does Courier's Briefcase cost to cast? Basics

Courier's Briefcase has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Courier's Briefcase's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Courier's Briefcase has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Courier's Briefcase's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, create a 1/1 green and white Citizen creature token. {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw three cards."

What is the current price of Courier's Briefcase? Pricing

Price data for Courier's Briefcase is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Courier's Briefcase? Pricing

You can purchase Courier's Briefcase 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.

Is Courier's Briefcase legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Courier's Briefcase in Standard is not available.

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

Is Courier's Briefcase legal in Modern? Legality

Courier's Briefcase is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Courier's Briefcase legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Courier's Briefcase 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 Courier's Briefcase legal in Pioneer? Legality

Courier's Briefcase is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Courier's Briefcase legal in Legacy? Legality

Courier's Briefcase is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Courier's Briefcase legal in Vintage? Legality

Courier's Briefcase 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 Courier's Briefcase legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Courier's Briefcase 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 Courier's Briefcase from? Details

This printing of Courier's Briefcase is from PIO (PIO), with collector number 171.

Courier's Briefcase may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Courier's Briefcase's rarity? Details

Courier's Briefcase is a common card in PIO.

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

Who illustrated Courier's Briefcase? Details

Courier's Briefcase was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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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