Quick Answer

Merfolk Mesmerist is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from M12 (M12) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Merfolk Mesmerist MTG card

Merfolk Mesmerist

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

{U}, {T}: Target player mills two cards.

"Don't you think if I saw a half-woman, half-fish with three glowing eyes, I'd have remembered?" —Drugo, town guard

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 M12 M12 🎨 Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merfolk Mesmerist? Basics

Merfolk Mesmerist is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}: Target player mills two cards."

How much mana does Merfolk Mesmerist cost to cast? Basics

Merfolk Mesmerist 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.

Merfolk Mesmerist'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.

Merfolk Mesmerist 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.

Merfolk Mesmerist's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}: Target player mills two cards."

What is the current price of Merfolk Mesmerist? Pricing

The current market price for Merfolk Mesmerist is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Merfolk Mesmerist? Pricing

You can purchase Merfolk Mesmerist 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.

Merfolk Mesmerist normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.19

Is Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Merfolk Mesmerist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Modern? Legality

Merfolk Mesmerist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Merfolk Mesmerist 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 Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Merfolk Mesmerist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Legacy? Legality

Merfolk Mesmerist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Vintage? Legality

Merfolk Mesmerist 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 Merfolk Mesmerist legal in Pauper? Legality

Merfolk Mesmerist 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 Merfolk Mesmerist from? Details

This printing of Merfolk Mesmerist is from M12 (M12), with collector number 66.

Merfolk Mesmerist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Merfolk Mesmerist's rarity? Details

Merfolk Mesmerist is a common card in M12.

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

Who illustrated Merfolk Mesmerist? Details

Merfolk Mesmerist was illustrated by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss.

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

What is Merfolk Mesmerist's power and toughness? Details

Merfolk Mesmerist is a 1/2 creature.

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

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