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Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is a rare Legendary Creature — Elf Artificer from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity MTG card

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity

Legendary Creature — Elf Artificer

Card Text

Tap an untapped nontoken artifact you control: Add {G}. Tap two untapped nontoken artifacts you control: Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn.

"Why fear artifice? Is it not also of this world?"

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Aurore Folny

Market Prices

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$0.25
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$0.27
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.24
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€0.46
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity? Basics

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is a Legendary Creature — Elf Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Tap an untapped nontoken artifact you control: Add {G}. Tap two untapped nontoken artifacts you control: Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn."

How much mana does Meria, Scholar of Antiquity cost to cast? Basics

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's mana cost of {1}{R}{G} 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.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity 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.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's current oracle text is: "Tap an untapped nontoken artifact you control: Add {G}. Tap two untapped nontoken artifacts you control: Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn."

What is the current price of Meria, Scholar of Antiquity? Pricing

The current market price for Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Meria, Scholar of Antiquity? Pricing

You can purchase Meria, Scholar of Antiquity 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.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.27

Is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Meria, Scholar of Antiquity in Standard is not available.

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

Is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Modern? Legality

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity 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 Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Legacy? Legality

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Vintage? Legality

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity 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 Meria, Scholar of Antiquity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Meria, Scholar of Antiquity 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 Meria, Scholar of Antiquity from? Details

This printing of Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 206.

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's rarity? Details

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is a rare card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Meria, Scholar of Antiquity? Details

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity was illustrated by Aurore Folny.

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

What is Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's power and toughness? Details

Meria, Scholar of Antiquity is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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