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Geist of the Lonely Vigil is a uncommon Creature — Spirit Cleric from EMN (EMN) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil MTG card

Geist of the Lonely Vigil

Creature — Spirit Cleric

Card Text

Defender, flying Delirium — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

The flicker of candlelight and the echo of hymns told the villagers that the monastery wasn't truly abandoned.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Ryan Yee
Defender Delirium Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.27
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geist of the Lonely Vigil? Basics

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is a Creature — Spirit Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, flying Delirium — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Geist of the Lonely Vigil cost to cast? Basics

Geist of the Lonely Vigil has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil 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.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil's current oracle text is: "Defender, flying Delirium — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Geist of the Lonely Vigil? Pricing

The current market price for Geist of the Lonely Vigil is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

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

Where can I buy Geist of the Lonely Vigil? Pricing

You can purchase Geist of the Lonely Vigil 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.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.27

Is Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Geist of the Lonely Vigil in Standard is not available.

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

Is Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Modern? Legality

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Geist of the Lonely Vigil 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 Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Legacy? Legality

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Vintage? Legality

Geist of the Lonely Vigil 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 Geist of the Lonely Vigil legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Geist of the Lonely Vigil 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 Geist of the Lonely Vigil from? Details

This printing of Geist of the Lonely Vigil is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 27.

Geist of the Lonely Vigil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Geist of the Lonely Vigil's rarity? Details

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is a uncommon card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Geist of the Lonely Vigil? Details

Geist of the Lonely Vigil was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

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

What is Geist of the Lonely Vigil's power and toughness? Details

Geist of the Lonely Vigil is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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