Quick Answer

Merfolk Pupil is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from J22 (J22) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Merfolk Pupil MTG card

Merfolk Pupil

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card. {1}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Draw a card, then discard a card.

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Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Caroline Gariba

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.35
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merfolk Pupil? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card. {1}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Merfolk Pupil cost to cast? Basics

Merfolk Pupil 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 Pupil'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 Pupil 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 Pupil's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card. {1}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Merfolk Pupil? Pricing

The current market price for Merfolk Pupil is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Merfolk Pupil? Pricing

You can purchase Merfolk Pupil 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 Merfolk Pupil legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Merfolk Pupil legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Merfolk Pupil in Modern is not available.

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

Is Merfolk Pupil legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Merfolk Pupil 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 Pupil legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Merfolk Pupil legal in Legacy? Legality

Merfolk Pupil is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Merfolk Pupil legal in Vintage? Legality

Merfolk Pupil 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 Pupil legal in Pauper? Legality

Merfolk Pupil 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 Pupil from? Details

This printing of Merfolk Pupil is from J22 (J22), with collector number 15.

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

What is Merfolk Pupil's rarity? Details

Merfolk Pupil is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Merfolk Pupil? Details

Merfolk Pupil was illustrated by Caroline Gariba.

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 Pupil's power and toughness? Details

Merfolk Pupil is a 1/1 creature.

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

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