Quick Answer

Pattern Matcher is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Golem from M20 (M20) costing {4}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pattern Matcher MTG card

Pattern Matcher

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with the same name as another creature you control, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Good! Now put it with the other widdle bunnies." —Sargis Haz, artificer

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 M20 M20 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pattern Matcher? Basics

Pattern Matcher is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with the same name as another creature you control, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Pattern Matcher cost to cast? Basics

Pattern Matcher has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Pattern Matcher's mana cost of {4} 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.

Pattern Matcher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Pattern Matcher's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with the same name as another creature you control, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Pattern Matcher? Pricing

The current market price for Pattern Matcher is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Pattern Matcher? Pricing

You can purchase Pattern Matcher 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.

Pattern Matcher normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.44

Is Pattern Matcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pattern Matcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pattern Matcher legal in Modern? Legality

Pattern Matcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pattern Matcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pattern Matcher 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 Pattern Matcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pattern Matcher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pattern Matcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Pattern Matcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pattern Matcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Pattern Matcher 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 Pattern Matcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pattern Matcher 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 Pattern Matcher from? Details

This printing of Pattern Matcher is from M20 (M20), with collector number 234.

Pattern Matcher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pattern Matcher's rarity? Details

Pattern Matcher is a uncommon card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Pattern Matcher? Details

Pattern Matcher was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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

What is Pattern Matcher's power and toughness? Details

Pattern Matcher 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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