Quick Answer

Merfolk Wayfinder is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Scout from DDM (DDM) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Merfolk Wayfinder MTG card

Merfolk Wayfinder

Creature — Merfolk Scout

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all Island cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDM DDM 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merfolk Wayfinder? Basics

Merfolk Wayfinder is a Creature — Merfolk Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all Island cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Merfolk Wayfinder cost to cast? Basics

Merfolk Wayfinder has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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 Wayfinder's mana cost of {2}{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 Wayfinder has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Wayfinder's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all Island cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Merfolk Wayfinder? Pricing

The current market price for Merfolk Wayfinder is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Merfolk Wayfinder? Pricing

You can purchase Merfolk Wayfinder 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 Wayfinder legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Merfolk Wayfinder legal in Modern? Legality

Merfolk Wayfinder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Merfolk Wayfinder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Merfolk Wayfinder 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 Wayfinder legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Merfolk Wayfinder legal in Legacy? Legality

Merfolk Wayfinder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Merfolk Wayfinder legal in Vintage? Legality

Merfolk Wayfinder 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 Wayfinder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Merfolk Wayfinder 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 Merfolk Wayfinder from? Details

This printing of Merfolk Wayfinder is from DDM (DDM), with collector number 9.

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

What is Merfolk Wayfinder's rarity? Details

Merfolk Wayfinder is a uncommon card in DDM.

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

Who illustrated Merfolk Wayfinder? Details

Merfolk Wayfinder was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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 Wayfinder's power and toughness? Details

Merfolk Wayfinder 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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