Quick Answer

Defiler of Vigor is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Wurm from DMU (DMU) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Defiler of Vigor MTG card

Defiler of Vigor

Creature — Phyrexian Wurm

Card Text

Trample As an additional cost to cast green permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {G} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of green mana you pay. Whenever you cast a green permanent spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 5.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Chase Stone
Trample

Market Prices

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$1.50
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$1.74
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€2.04
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€2.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Defiler of Vigor? Basics

Defiler of Vigor is a Creature — Phyrexian Wurm card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample As an additional cost to cast green permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {G} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of green mana you pay. Whenever you cast a green permanent spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

How much mana does Defiler of Vigor cost to cast? Basics

Defiler of Vigor has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Defiler of Vigor's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Defiler of Vigor has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Defiler of Vigor's current oracle text is: "Trample As an additional cost to cast green permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {G} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of green mana you pay. Whenever you cast a green permanent spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Defiler of Vigor? Pricing

The current market price for Defiler of Vigor is approximately $1.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.74 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Defiler of Vigor? Pricing

You can purchase Defiler of Vigor 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.

Defiler of Vigor normal: $1.5 | foil: $1.74

Is Defiler of Vigor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Defiler of Vigor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Defiler of Vigor legal in Modern? Legality

Defiler of Vigor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Defiler of Vigor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Defiler of Vigor 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 Defiler of Vigor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Defiler of Vigor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Defiler of Vigor legal in Legacy? Legality

Defiler of Vigor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Defiler of Vigor legal in Vintage? Legality

Defiler of Vigor 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 Defiler of Vigor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Defiler of Vigor 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 Defiler of Vigor from? Details

This printing of Defiler of Vigor is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 160.

Defiler of Vigor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Defiler of Vigor's rarity? Details

Defiler of Vigor is a rare card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Defiler of Vigor? Details

Defiler of Vigor was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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

What is Defiler of Vigor's power and toughness? Details

Defiler of Vigor is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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