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Memory Vessel is a mythic Artifact from BIG (BIG) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Memory Vessel MTG card

Memory Vessel

Artifact

Card Text

{T}, Exile this artifact: Each player exiles the top seven cards of their library. Until your next turn, players may play cards they exiled this way, and they can't play cards from their hand. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 5.0 BIG BIG 🎨 Diego Gisbert

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.50
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memory Vessel? Basics

Memory Vessel is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Exile this artifact: Each player exiles the top seven cards of their library. Until your next turn, players may play cards they exiled this way, and they can't play cards from their hand. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Memory Vessel cost to cast? Basics

Memory Vessel has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Memory Vessel's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} 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.

Memory Vessel has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Memory Vessel's current oracle text is: "{T}, Exile this artifact: Each player exiles the top seven cards of their library. Until your next turn, players may play cards they exiled this way, and they can't play cards from their hand. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Memory Vessel? Pricing

The current market price for Memory Vessel is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Memory Vessel? Pricing

You can purchase Memory Vessel 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.

Memory Vessel normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.5

Is Memory Vessel legal in Standard? Legality

Memory Vessel is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Memory Vessel legal in Modern? Legality

Memory Vessel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Memory Vessel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Memory Vessel 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 Memory Vessel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Memory Vessel is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Memory Vessel legal in Legacy? Legality

Memory Vessel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Memory Vessel legal in Vintage? Legality

Memory Vessel 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 Memory Vessel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Memory Vessel 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 Memory Vessel from? Details

This printing of Memory Vessel is from BIG (BIG), with collector number 13.

Memory Vessel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Memory Vessel's rarity? Details

Memory Vessel is a mythic card in BIG.

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

Who illustrated Memory Vessel? Details

Memory Vessel was illustrated by Diego Gisbert.

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

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