Quick Answer

Inkfathom Witch is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Wizard from NCC (NCC) costing {1}{U/B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Inkfathom Witch MTG card

Inkfathom Witch

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) {2}{U}{B}: Each unblocked creature has base power and toughness 4/1 until end of turn.

The murk of the Wanderbrine concealed unseemly rituals designed to bring out the worst in merrowkind.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Larry MacDougall
Fear

Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inkfathom Witch? Basics

Inkfathom Witch is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) {2}{U}{B}: Each unblocked creature has base power and toughness 4/1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Inkfathom Witch cost to cast? Basics

Inkfathom Witch has a mana cost of {1}{U/B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Inkfathom Witch's mana cost of {1}{U/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.

Inkfathom Witch 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.

Inkfathom Witch's current oracle text is: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) {2}{U}{B}: Each unblocked creature has base power and toughness 4/1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Inkfathom Witch? Pricing

The current market price for Inkfathom Witch is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Inkfathom Witch? Pricing

You can purchase Inkfathom Witch 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 Inkfathom Witch legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Inkfathom Witch in Standard is not available.

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

Is Inkfathom Witch legal in Modern? Legality

Inkfathom Witch is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Inkfathom Witch legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Inkfathom Witch 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 Inkfathom Witch legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Inkfathom Witch in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Inkfathom Witch legal in Legacy? Legality

Inkfathom Witch is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Inkfathom Witch legal in Vintage? Legality

Inkfathom Witch 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 Inkfathom Witch legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Inkfathom Witch 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 Inkfathom Witch from? Details

This printing of Inkfathom Witch is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 342.

Inkfathom Witch may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Inkfathom Witch's rarity? Details

Inkfathom Witch is a uncommon card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Inkfathom Witch? Details

Inkfathom Witch was illustrated by Larry MacDougall.

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

What is Inkfathom Witch's power and toughness? Details

Inkfathom Witch is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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