Quick Answer

Poison-Tip Archer is a uncommon Creature — Elf Archer from M19 (M19) costing {2}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Poison-Tip Archer MTG card

Poison-Tip Archer

Creature — Elf Archer

Card Text

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever another creature dies, each opponent loses 1 life.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 M19 M19 🎨 Dmitry Burmak
Deathtouch Reach

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Market Prices

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$0.38
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$5.52
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$0.79
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$5.99
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€0.92
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€4.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poison-Tip Archer? Basics

Poison-Tip Archer is a Creature — Elf Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever another creature dies, each opponent loses 1 life."

How much mana does Poison-Tip Archer cost to cast? Basics

Poison-Tip Archer has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Poison-Tip Archer's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Poison-Tip Archer 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.

Poison-Tip Archer's current oracle text is: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever another creature dies, each opponent loses 1 life."

What is the current price of Poison-Tip Archer? Pricing

The current market price for Poison-Tip Archer is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.92 EUR.

Where can I buy Poison-Tip Archer? Pricing

You can purchase Poison-Tip Archer 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.

Poison-Tip Archer normal: $0.38 | foil: $5.52

Is Poison-Tip Archer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Poison-Tip Archer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Poison-Tip Archer legal in Modern? Legality

Poison-Tip Archer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Poison-Tip Archer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Poison-Tip Archer 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 Poison-Tip Archer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Poison-Tip Archer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Poison-Tip Archer legal in Legacy? Legality

Poison-Tip Archer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Poison-Tip Archer legal in Vintage? Legality

Poison-Tip Archer 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 Poison-Tip Archer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Poison-Tip Archer 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 Poison-Tip Archer from? Details

This printing of Poison-Tip Archer is from M19 (M19), with collector number 220.

Poison-Tip Archer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Poison-Tip Archer's rarity? Details

Poison-Tip Archer is a uncommon card in M19.

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

Who illustrated Poison-Tip Archer? Details

Poison-Tip Archer was illustrated by Dmitry Burmak.

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

What is Poison-Tip Archer's power and toughness? Details

Poison-Tip Archer is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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