Quick Answer

Petting Zookeeper is a common Creature — Elf Employee from UNF (UNF) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Commander.

Petting Zookeeper MTG card

Petting Zookeeper

Creature — Elf Employee

Card Text

Reach When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)

Calling it a "petting zoo" really saved on the cages.

Card Stats

0/4 common CMC: 3.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Sebastian Giacobino
Open an Attraction Reach

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.23
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Pauper Banned
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Banned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petting Zookeeper? Basics

Petting Zookeeper is a Creature — Elf Employee card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)"

How much mana does Petting Zookeeper cost to cast? Basics

Petting Zookeeper has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Petting Zookeeper's mana cost of {2}{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.

Petting Zookeeper 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.

Petting Zookeeper's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)"

What is the current price of Petting Zookeeper? Pricing

The current market price for Petting Zookeeper is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Petting Zookeeper? Pricing

You can purchase Petting Zookeeper 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.

Petting Zookeeper normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.17

Is Petting Zookeeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Petting Zookeeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Petting Zookeeper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Petting Zookeeper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Petting Zookeeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Petting Zookeeper 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 Petting Zookeeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Petting Zookeeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Petting Zookeeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Petting Zookeeper is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Petting Zookeeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Petting Zookeeper is Banned 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 Petting Zookeeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Petting Zookeeper is Banned in Pauper format.

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 Petting Zookeeper from? Details

This printing of Petting Zookeeper is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 150.

Petting Zookeeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Petting Zookeeper's rarity? Details

Petting Zookeeper is a common card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Petting Zookeeper? Details

Petting Zookeeper was illustrated by Sebastian Giacobino.

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

What is Petting Zookeeper's power and toughness? Details

Petting Zookeeper is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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