Quick Answer

Ghostly Keybearer is a uncommon Creature — Spirit from DSK (DSK) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ghostly Keybearer MTG card

Ghostly Keybearer

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, unlock a locked door of up to one target Room you control.

Once charged with watching over every room in the original Vendrell house, it doggedly surveys the endless, ever-expanding labyrinth.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Marco Gorlei
Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghostly Keybearer? Basics

Ghostly Keybearer is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, unlock a locked door of up to one target Room you control."

How much mana does Ghostly Keybearer cost to cast? Basics

Ghostly Keybearer has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Ghostly Keybearer's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ghostly Keybearer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Ghostly Keybearer's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, unlock a locked door of up to one target Room you control."

What is the current price of Ghostly Keybearer? Pricing

The current market price for Ghostly Keybearer is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghostly Keybearer? Pricing

You can purchase Ghostly Keybearer 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.

Ghostly Keybearer normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.07

Is Ghostly Keybearer legal in Standard? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Ghostly Keybearer legal in Modern? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghostly Keybearer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer 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 Ghostly Keybearer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ghostly Keybearer legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghostly Keybearer legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghostly Keybearer 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 Ghostly Keybearer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostly Keybearer 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 Ghostly Keybearer from? Details

This printing of Ghostly Keybearer is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 61.

Ghostly Keybearer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghostly Keybearer's rarity? Details

Ghostly Keybearer is a uncommon card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Ghostly Keybearer? Details

Ghostly Keybearer was illustrated by Marco Gorlei.

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

What is Ghostly Keybearer's power and toughness? Details

Ghostly Keybearer is a 3/3 creature.

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

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