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Jade Bearer is a common Creature — Merfolk Shaman from RIX (RIX) costing {G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Jade Bearer MTG card

Jade Bearer

Creature — Merfolk Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on another target Merfolk you control.

"Sisora wore this, who defeated the tyrant of Azcanta, and before her Natena of Vuhana's band. May it bring you their strength."

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Alex Konstad

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jade Bearer? Basics

Jade Bearer is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on another target Merfolk you control."

How much mana does Jade Bearer cost to cast? Basics

Jade Bearer has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Jade Bearer's mana cost of {G} 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.

Jade Bearer has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Jade Bearer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on another target Merfolk you control."

What is the current price of Jade Bearer? Pricing

The current market price for Jade Bearer is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Jade Bearer? Pricing

You can purchase Jade Bearer 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.

Jade Bearer normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.45

Is Jade Bearer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jade Bearer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jade Bearer legal in Modern? Legality

Jade Bearer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Jade Bearer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jade Bearer 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 Jade Bearer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Jade Bearer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Jade Bearer legal in Legacy? Legality

Jade Bearer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jade Bearer legal in Vintage? Legality

Jade Bearer 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 Jade Bearer legal in Pauper? Legality

Jade Bearer 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 Jade Bearer from? Details

This printing of Jade Bearer is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 134.

Jade Bearer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jade Bearer's rarity? Details

Jade Bearer is a common card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Jade Bearer? Details

Jade Bearer was illustrated by Alex Konstad.

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

What is Jade Bearer's power and toughness? Details

Jade Bearer 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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