Quick Answer

Marsh Lurker is a common Creature — Beast from TMP (TMP) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Marsh Lurker MTG card

Marsh Lurker

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Sacrifice a Swamp: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

From the mists it rises, into the mists it retreats; through the mists it walks, fearless and unseen.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 TMP TMP 🎨 Tom Kyffin

Market Prices

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$0.07
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marsh Lurker? Basics

Marsh Lurker is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a Swamp: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

How much mana does Marsh Lurker cost to cast? Basics

Marsh Lurker has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Marsh Lurker's mana cost of {3}{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.

Marsh Lurker has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Marsh Lurker's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a Swamp: This creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

What is the current price of Marsh Lurker? Pricing

The current market price for Marsh Lurker is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Marsh Lurker? Pricing

You can purchase Marsh Lurker 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 Marsh Lurker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Lurker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marsh Lurker legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Lurker in Modern is not available.

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

Is Marsh Lurker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marsh Lurker 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 Marsh Lurker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marsh Lurker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marsh Lurker legal in Legacy? Legality

Marsh Lurker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marsh Lurker legal in Vintage? Legality

Marsh Lurker 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 Marsh Lurker legal in Pauper? Legality

Marsh Lurker 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 Marsh Lurker from? Details

This printing of Marsh Lurker is from TMP (TMP), with collector number 144.

Marsh Lurker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marsh Lurker's rarity? Details

Marsh Lurker is a common card in TMP.

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

Who illustrated Marsh Lurker? Details

Marsh Lurker was illustrated by Tom Kyffin.

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

What is Marsh Lurker's power and toughness? Details

Marsh Lurker is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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