Quick Answer

Hopeful Vigil is a common Enchantment from WOE (WOE) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hopeful Vigil MTG card

Hopeful Vigil

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance. When this enchantment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, scry 2. {2}{W}: Sacrifice this enchantment.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Jake Murray
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$0.03
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopeful Vigil? Basics

Hopeful Vigil is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance. When this enchantment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, scry 2. {2}{W}: Sacrifice this enchantment."

How much mana does Hopeful Vigil cost to cast? Basics

Hopeful 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.

Hopeful 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.

Hopeful 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.

Hopeful Vigil's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance. When this enchantment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, scry 2. {2}{W}: Sacrifice this enchantment."

What is the current price of Hopeful Vigil? Pricing

The current market price for Hopeful Vigil is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Hopeful Vigil? Pricing

You can purchase Hopeful 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.

Hopeful Vigil normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.1

Is Hopeful Vigil legal in Standard? Legality

Hopeful Vigil is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hopeful Vigil legal in Modern? Legality

Hopeful Vigil is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hopeful Vigil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hopeful 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 Hopeful Vigil legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hopeful Vigil is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hopeful Vigil legal in Legacy? Legality

Hopeful Vigil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hopeful Vigil legal in Vintage? Legality

Hopeful 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 Hopeful Vigil legal in Pauper? Legality

Hopeful Vigil is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Hopeful Vigil from? Details

This printing of Hopeful Vigil is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 17.

Hopeful Vigil may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hopeful Vigil's rarity? Details

Hopeful Vigil is a common card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Hopeful Vigil? Details

Hopeful Vigil was illustrated by Jake Murray.

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

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