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Ghostly Pilferer is a rare Creature — Spirit Rogue from M21 (M21) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.85 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghostly Pilferer MTG card

Ghostly Pilferer

Creature — Spirit Rogue

Card Text

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 M21 M21 🎨 Craig J Spearing

Market Prices

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$0.85
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TCGPlayer
$1.55
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$2.79
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$3.49
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€0.69
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€1.13
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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 (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghostly Pilferer? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Ghostly Pilferer cost to cast? Basics

Ghostly Pilferer 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.

Ghostly Pilferer'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.

Ghostly Pilferer 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.

Ghostly Pilferer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Ghostly Pilferer? Pricing

The current market price for Ghostly Pilferer is approximately $0.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghostly Pilferer? Pricing

You can purchase Ghostly Pilferer 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 Pilferer normal: $0.85 | foil: $1.55

Is Ghostly Pilferer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostly Pilferer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghostly Pilferer legal in Modern? Legality

Ghostly Pilferer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghostly Pilferer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghostly Pilferer 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 Pilferer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ghostly Pilferer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ghostly Pilferer legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghostly Pilferer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghostly Pilferer legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghostly Pilferer 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 Pilferer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostly Pilferer 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 Pilferer from? Details

This printing of Ghostly Pilferer is from M21 (M21), with collector number 52.

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

What is Ghostly Pilferer's rarity? Details

Ghostly Pilferer is a rare card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Ghostly Pilferer? Details

Ghostly Pilferer was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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 Pilferer's power and toughness? Details

Ghostly Pilferer 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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