Quick Answer

Painter's Servant is a special Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from MPS (MPS) costing {2}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Painter's Servant MTG card

Painter's Servant

Artifact Creature — Scarecrow

Card Text

As this creature enters, choose a color. All cards that aren't on the battlefield, spells, and permanents are the chosen color in addition to their other colors.

This whimsical automaton helps create beautiful murals, then stands guard as they dry.

Card Stats

1/3 special CMC: 2.0 MPS MPS 🎨 Magali Villeneuve

Market Prices

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$209.64
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$279.99
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€135.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Painter's Servant? Basics

Painter's Servant is a Artifact Creature — Scarecrow card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, choose a color. All cards that aren't on the battlefield, spells, and permanents are the chosen color in addition to their other colors."

How much mana does Painter's Servant cost to cast? Basics

Painter's Servant has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Painter's Servant's mana cost of {2} 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.

Painter's Servant 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.

Painter's Servant's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, choose a color. All cards that aren't on the battlefield, spells, and permanents are the chosen color in addition to their other colors."

What is the current price of Painter's Servant? Pricing

Price data for Painter's Servant is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Painter's Servant? Pricing

You can purchase Painter's Servant 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 Painter's Servant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Painter's Servant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Painter's Servant legal in Modern? Legality

Painter's Servant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Painter's Servant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Painter's Servant 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 Painter's Servant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Painter's Servant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Painter's Servant legal in Legacy? Legality

Painter's Servant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Painter's Servant legal in Vintage? Legality

Painter's Servant 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 Painter's Servant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Painter's Servant 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 Painter's Servant from? Details

This printing of Painter's Servant is from MPS (MPS), with collector number 20.

Painter's Servant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Painter's Servant's rarity? Details

Painter's Servant is a special card in MPS.

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

Who illustrated Painter's Servant? Details

Painter's Servant was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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

What is Painter's Servant's power and toughness? Details

Painter's Servant is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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