Quick Answer

Pit Keeper is a common Creature — Human Wizard from J22 (J22) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pit Keeper MTG card

Pit Keeper

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you have four or more creature cards in your graveyard, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

"The undead are not 'awakened.' They are evicted when there is no room left in the pit for more bodies."

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Anthony S. Waters

Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.35
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pit Keeper? Basics

Pit Keeper is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you have four or more creature cards in your graveyard, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Pit Keeper cost to cast? Basics

Pit Keeper has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Pit Keeper's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Pit Keeper 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.

Pit Keeper's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you have four or more creature cards in your graveyard, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Pit Keeper? Pricing

The current market price for Pit Keeper is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Pit Keeper? Pricing

You can purchase Pit Keeper 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 Pit Keeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Keeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pit Keeper legal in Modern? Legality

Pit Keeper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pit Keeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pit Keeper 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 Pit Keeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Keeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pit Keeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Pit Keeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pit Keeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Pit Keeper 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 Pit Keeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Pit Keeper is Legal 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 Pit Keeper from? Details

This printing of Pit Keeper is from J22 (J22), with collector number 455.

Pit Keeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pit Keeper's rarity? Details

Pit Keeper is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Pit Keeper? Details

Pit Keeper was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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

What is Pit Keeper's power and toughness? Details

Pit Keeper is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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