Quick Answer

Entropic Specter is a rare Creature — Specter Spirit from EXO (EXO) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.46 USD. Legal in Commander.

Entropic Specter MTG card

Entropic Specter

Creature — Specter Spirit

Card Text

Flying As this creature enters, choose an opponent. Entropic Specter's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the chosen player's hand. Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card.

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 5.0 EXO EXO 🎨 Ron Spencer
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.46
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$0.59
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€0.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Entropic Specter? Basics

Entropic Specter is a Creature — Specter Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying As this creature enters, choose an opponent. Entropic Specter's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the chosen player's hand. Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card."

How much mana does Entropic Specter cost to cast? Basics

Entropic Specter has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Entropic Specter's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Entropic Specter 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.

Entropic Specter's current oracle text is: "Flying As this creature enters, choose an opponent. Entropic Specter's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in the chosen player's hand. Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card."

What is the current price of Entropic Specter? Pricing

The current market price for Entropic Specter is approximately $0.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Entropic Specter? Pricing

You can purchase Entropic Specter 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 Entropic Specter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Entropic Specter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Entropic Specter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Entropic Specter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Entropic Specter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Entropic Specter 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 Entropic Specter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Entropic Specter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Entropic Specter legal in Legacy? Legality

Entropic Specter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Entropic Specter legal in Vintage? Legality

Entropic Specter 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 Entropic Specter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Entropic Specter 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 Entropic Specter from? Details

This printing of Entropic Specter is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 61.

Entropic Specter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Entropic Specter's rarity? Details

Entropic Specter is a rare card in EXO.

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

Who illustrated Entropic Specter? Details

Entropic Specter was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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

What is Entropic Specter's power and toughness? Details

Entropic Specter is a */* creature.

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

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