Quick Answer

Lurking Roper is a uncommon Creature — Horror from AFR (AFR) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lurking Roper MTG card

Lurking Roper

Creature — Horror

Card Text

This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you gain life, untap this creature.

"You see, stalac-*tites* grow down from the ceiling, while stalag-*mites* reach—AAHHHHHHHHH—"

Card Stats

4/5 uncommon CMC: 3.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Andrew Mar

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lurking Roper? Basics

Lurking Roper is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you gain life, untap this creature."

How much mana does Lurking Roper cost to cast? Basics

Lurking Roper has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Lurking Roper's mana cost of {2}{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.

Lurking Roper has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Lurking Roper's current oracle text is: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you gain life, untap this creature."

What is the current price of Lurking Roper? Pricing

The current market price for Lurking Roper is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Lurking Roper? Pricing

You can purchase Lurking Roper 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.

Lurking Roper normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.16

Is Lurking Roper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lurking Roper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lurking Roper legal in Modern? Legality

Lurking Roper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lurking Roper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lurking Roper 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 Lurking Roper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lurking Roper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lurking Roper legal in Legacy? Legality

Lurking Roper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lurking Roper legal in Vintage? Legality

Lurking Roper 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 Lurking Roper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lurking Roper 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 Lurking Roper from? Details

This printing of Lurking Roper is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 194.

Lurking Roper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lurking Roper's rarity? Details

Lurking Roper is a uncommon card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Lurking Roper? Details

Lurking Roper was illustrated by Andrew Mar.

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

What is Lurking Roper's power and toughness? Details

Lurking Roper is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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