Quick Answer

Death Charmer is a common Creature — Worm Mercenary from PCY (PCY) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Death Charmer MTG card

Death Charmer

Creature — Worm Mercenary

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature's controller loses 2 life unless they pay {2}.

It vents the chill of the grave.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 PCY PCY 🎨 David Martin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.91
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Charmer? Basics

Death Charmer is a Creature — Worm Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature's controller loses 2 life unless they pay {2}."

How much mana does Death Charmer cost to cast? Basics

Death Charmer has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Death Charmer's mana cost of {2}{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.

Death Charmer 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.

Death Charmer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature's controller loses 2 life unless they pay {2}."

What is the current price of Death Charmer? Pricing

The current market price for Death Charmer is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Death Charmer? Pricing

You can purchase Death Charmer 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.

Death Charmer normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.31

Is Death Charmer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Death Charmer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Death Charmer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Death Charmer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Death Charmer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death Charmer 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 Death Charmer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Death Charmer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Death Charmer legal in Legacy? Legality

Death Charmer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Death Charmer legal in Vintage? Legality

Death Charmer 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 Death Charmer legal in Pauper? Legality

Death Charmer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Death Charmer from? Details

This printing of Death Charmer is from PCY (PCY), with collector number 61.

Death Charmer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death Charmer's rarity? Details

Death Charmer is a common card in PCY.

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

Who illustrated Death Charmer? Details

Death Charmer was illustrated by David Martin.

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

What is Death Charmer's power and toughness? Details

Death Charmer is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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