Quick Answer

Junk Winder is a uncommon Creature — Serpent from BLC (BLC) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Junk Winder MTG card

Junk Winder

Creature — Serpent

Card Text

Affinity for tokens (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each token you control.) Whenever a token you control enters, tap target nonland permanent an opponent controls. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.

Card Stats

5/6 uncommon CMC: 7.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Campbell White
Affinity

Market Prices

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$0.08
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€0.18
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junk Winder? Basics

Junk Winder is a Creature — Serpent card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Affinity for tokens (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each token you control.) Whenever a token you control enters, tap target nonland permanent an opponent controls. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

How much mana does Junk Winder cost to cast? Basics

Junk Winder has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 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.

Junk Winder's mana cost of {5}{U}{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.

Junk Winder has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Junk Winder's current oracle text is: "Affinity for tokens (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each token you control.) Whenever a token you control enters, tap target nonland permanent an opponent controls. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

What is the current price of Junk Winder? Pricing

The current market price for Junk Winder is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Junk Winder? Pricing

You can purchase Junk Winder 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 Junk Winder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Junk Winder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Junk Winder legal in Modern? Legality

Junk Winder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Junk Winder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Junk Winder 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 Junk Winder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Junk Winder in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Junk Winder legal in Legacy? Legality

Junk Winder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Junk Winder legal in Vintage? Legality

Junk Winder 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 Junk Winder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Junk Winder 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 Junk Winder from? Details

This printing of Junk Winder is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 169.

Junk Winder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Junk Winder's rarity? Details

Junk Winder is a uncommon card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Junk Winder? Details

Junk Winder was illustrated by Campbell White.

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

What is Junk Winder's power and toughness? Details

Junk Winder is a 5/6 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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