Quick Answer

Patchwork Banner is a uncommon Artifact from BLB (BLB) costing {3}. Current price: $5.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Patchwork Banner MTG card

Patchwork Banner

Artifact

Card Text

As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. {T}: Add one mana of any color.

With thistle, quill, twig, and beak, the finest artisans of each animalfolk society stitched unique quilts, patched together as a symbol of harmony.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Sarah Finnigan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.26
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$5.78
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€3.33
Normal
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Cardmarket
€3.98
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patchwork Banner? Basics

Patchwork Banner is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. {T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Patchwork Banner cost to cast? Basics

Patchwork Banner has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Patchwork Banner's mana cost of {3} 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.

Patchwork Banner 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.

Patchwork Banner's current oracle text is: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. {T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Patchwork Banner? Pricing

The current market price for Patchwork Banner is approximately $5.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.78 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Patchwork Banner? Pricing

You can purchase Patchwork Banner 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.

Patchwork Banner normal: $5.26 | foil: $5.78

Is Patchwork Banner legal in Standard? Legality

Patchwork Banner is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Patchwork Banner legal in Modern? Legality

Patchwork Banner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Patchwork Banner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Patchwork Banner 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 Patchwork Banner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Patchwork Banner is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Patchwork Banner legal in Legacy? Legality

Patchwork Banner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Patchwork Banner legal in Vintage? Legality

Patchwork Banner 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 Patchwork Banner legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Patchwork Banner 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 Patchwork Banner from? Details

This printing of Patchwork Banner is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 247.

Patchwork Banner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Patchwork Banner's rarity? Details

Patchwork Banner is a uncommon card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Patchwork Banner? Details

Patchwork Banner was illustrated by Sarah Finnigan.

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

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