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Mer Man is a common Host Creature — Human Fish from UND (UND) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD.

Mer Man MTG card

Mer Man

Host Creature — Human Fish

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may draw a card.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 UND UND 🎨 Mark Behm

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mer Man? Basics

Mer Man is a Host Creature — Human Fish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may draw a card."

How much mana does Mer Man cost to cast? Basics

Mer Man has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Mer Man's mana cost of {4}{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.

Mer Man 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.

Mer Man's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may draw a card."

What is the current price of Mer Man? Pricing

The current market price for Mer Man is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Mer Man? Pricing

You can purchase Mer Man 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 Mer Man legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mer Man legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mer Man legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Mer Man legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mer Man legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Mer Man legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man in Vintage is not available.

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 Mer Man legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mer Man 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 Mer Man from? Details

This printing of Mer Man is from UND (UND), with collector number 25.

Mer Man may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mer Man's rarity? Details

Mer Man is a common card in UND.

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

Who illustrated Mer Man? Details

Mer Man was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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

What is Mer Man's power and toughness? Details

Mer Man is a 3/3 creature.

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

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