Quick Answer

Deepwater Hypnotist is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from BNG (BNG) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deepwater Hypnotist MTG card

Deepwater Hypnotist

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, target creature an opponent controls gets -3/-0 until end of turn.

"Watch the waves too long, and you may never look away." —Meletian proverb

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Inspired

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deepwater Hypnotist? Basics

Deepwater Hypnotist is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, target creature an opponent controls gets -3/-0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Deepwater Hypnotist cost to cast? Basics

Deepwater Hypnotist has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Deepwater Hypnotist's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Deepwater Hypnotist 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.

Deepwater Hypnotist's current oracle text is: "Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, target creature an opponent controls gets -3/-0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Deepwater Hypnotist? Pricing

The current market price for Deepwater Hypnotist is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Deepwater Hypnotist? Pricing

You can purchase Deepwater Hypnotist 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.

Deepwater Hypnotist normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.25

Is Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deepwater Hypnotist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Modern? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist 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 Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Legacy? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Vintage? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist 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 Deepwater Hypnotist legal in Pauper? Legality

Deepwater Hypnotist 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 Deepwater Hypnotist from? Details

This printing of Deepwater Hypnotist is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 35.

Deepwater Hypnotist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deepwater Hypnotist's rarity? Details

Deepwater Hypnotist is a common card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Deepwater Hypnotist? Details

Deepwater Hypnotist was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Deepwater Hypnotist's power and toughness? Details

Deepwater Hypnotist is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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