Quick Answer

Merchant Scroll is a uncommon Sorcery from 8ED (8ED) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $7.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Merchant Scroll MTG card

Merchant Scroll

Sorcery

Card Text

Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Lat-Nam wizards trade knowledge on scrolls made of magic so they can better guard against thieves and spies.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 David Martin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$7.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$41.57
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$8.49
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$44.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€7.58
Normal
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Cardmarket
€23.29
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Restricted

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merchant Scroll? Basics

Merchant Scroll is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Merchant Scroll cost to cast? Basics

Merchant Scroll has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Merchant Scroll's mana cost of {1}{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.

Merchant Scroll has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Merchant Scroll's current oracle text is: "Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Merchant Scroll? Pricing

The current market price for Merchant Scroll is approximately $7.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $41.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Merchant Scroll? Pricing

You can purchase Merchant Scroll 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.

Merchant Scroll normal: $7.24 | foil: $41.57

Is Merchant Scroll legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Merchant Scroll in Standard is not available.

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

Is Merchant Scroll legal in Modern? Legality

Merchant Scroll is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Merchant Scroll legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Merchant Scroll 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 Merchant Scroll legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Merchant Scroll in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Merchant Scroll legal in Legacy? Legality

Merchant Scroll is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Merchant Scroll legal in Vintage? Legality

Merchant Scroll is Restricted 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 Merchant Scroll legal in Pauper? Legality

Merchant Scroll 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 Merchant Scroll from? Details

This printing of Merchant Scroll is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 91.

Merchant Scroll may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Merchant Scroll's rarity? Details

Merchant Scroll is a uncommon card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Merchant Scroll? Details

Merchant Scroll was illustrated by David Martin.

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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