Quick Answer

Meriadoc Brandybuck is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Meriadoc Brandybuck MTG card

Meriadoc Brandybuck

Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen

Card Text

Whenever one or more Halflings you control attack a player, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

"My dear old Hobbit, you don't allow for the inquisitiveness of friends. I have known about the existence of the Ring for years."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Marie Magny
Food

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meriadoc Brandybuck? Basics

Meriadoc Brandybuck is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever one or more Halflings you control attack a player, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

How much mana does Meriadoc Brandybuck cost to cast? Basics

Meriadoc Brandybuck has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Meriadoc Brandybuck's mana cost of {1}{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.

Meriadoc Brandybuck 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.

Meriadoc Brandybuck's current oracle text is: "Whenever one or more Halflings you control attack a player, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

What is the current price of Meriadoc Brandybuck? Pricing

The current market price for Meriadoc Brandybuck is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Meriadoc Brandybuck? Pricing

You can purchase Meriadoc Brandybuck 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.

Meriadoc Brandybuck normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.18

Is Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Meriadoc Brandybuck in Standard is not available.

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

Is Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Modern? Legality

Meriadoc Brandybuck is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Meriadoc Brandybuck 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 Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Meriadoc Brandybuck in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Legacy? Legality

Meriadoc Brandybuck is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Vintage? Legality

Meriadoc Brandybuck 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 Meriadoc Brandybuck legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Meriadoc Brandybuck 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 Meriadoc Brandybuck from? Details

This printing of Meriadoc Brandybuck is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 177.

Meriadoc Brandybuck may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Meriadoc Brandybuck's rarity? Details

Meriadoc Brandybuck is a uncommon card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Meriadoc Brandybuck? Details

Meriadoc Brandybuck was illustrated by Marie Magny.

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

What is Meriadoc Brandybuck's power and toughness? Details

Meriadoc Brandybuck is a 2/2 creature.

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

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