Quick Answer

Psychic Pickpocket is a uncommon Creature — Octopus Rogue from SNC (SNC) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Psychic Pickpocket MTG card

Psychic Pickpocket

Creature — Octopus Rogue

Card Text

When this creature enters, it connives. When it connives this way, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. (To have a creature connive, draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Will Gist
Connive

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Foil
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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 Psychic Pickpocket? Basics

Psychic Pickpocket is a Creature — Octopus Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, it connives. When it connives this way, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. (To have a creature connive, draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)"

How much mana does Psychic Pickpocket cost to cast? Basics

Psychic Pickpocket has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Psychic Pickpocket's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Psychic Pickpocket has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Psychic Pickpocket's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, it connives. When it connives this way, return up to one target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. (To have a creature connive, draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)"

What is the current price of Psychic Pickpocket? Pricing

The current market price for Psychic Pickpocket is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Psychic Pickpocket? Pricing

You can purchase Psychic Pickpocket 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.

Psychic Pickpocket normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.12

Is Psychic Pickpocket legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Psychic Pickpocket in Standard is not available.

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

Is Psychic Pickpocket legal in Modern? Legality

Psychic Pickpocket is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Psychic Pickpocket legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Psychic Pickpocket 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 Psychic Pickpocket legal in Pioneer? Legality

Psychic Pickpocket is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Psychic Pickpocket legal in Legacy? Legality

Psychic Pickpocket is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Psychic Pickpocket legal in Vintage? Legality

Psychic Pickpocket 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 Psychic Pickpocket legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Psychic Pickpocket 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 Psychic Pickpocket from? Details

This printing of Psychic Pickpocket is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 54.

Psychic Pickpocket may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Psychic Pickpocket's rarity? Details

Psychic Pickpocket is a uncommon card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Psychic Pickpocket? Details

Psychic Pickpocket was illustrated by Will Gist.

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

What is Psychic Pickpocket's power and toughness? Details

Psychic Pickpocket is a 3/2 creature.

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

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