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Mercurial Spelldancer is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Rogue from ONE (ONE) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mercurial Spelldancer MTG card

Mercurial Spelldancer

Creature — Phyrexian Rogue

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove two oil counters from it. If you do, when you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 ONE ONE 🎨 Marcela Bolívar

Market Prices

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$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.34
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€0.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercurial Spelldancer? Basics

Mercurial Spelldancer is a Creature — Phyrexian Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove two oil counters from it. If you do, when you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Mercurial Spelldancer cost to cast? Basics

Mercurial Spelldancer 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.

Mercurial Spelldancer'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.

Mercurial Spelldancer 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.

Mercurial Spelldancer's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an oil counter on this creature. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove two oil counters from it. If you do, when you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Mercurial Spelldancer? Pricing

The current market price for Mercurial Spelldancer is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Mercurial Spelldancer? Pricing

You can purchase Mercurial Spelldancer 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.

Mercurial Spelldancer normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.29

Is Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mercurial Spelldancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Modern? Legality

Mercurial Spelldancer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mercurial Spelldancer 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 Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mercurial Spelldancer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Mercurial Spelldancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Mercurial Spelldancer 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 Mercurial Spelldancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mercurial Spelldancer 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 Mercurial Spelldancer from? Details

This printing of Mercurial Spelldancer is from ONE (ONE), with collector number 61.

Mercurial Spelldancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mercurial Spelldancer's rarity? Details

Mercurial Spelldancer is a rare card in ONE.

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

Who illustrated Mercurial Spelldancer? Details

Mercurial Spelldancer was illustrated by Marcela Bolívar.

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

What is Mercurial Spelldancer's power and toughness? Details

Mercurial Spelldancer is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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