Quick Answer

Royal Herbalist is a common Creature — Human Cleric from ALL (ALL) costing {W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Royal Herbalist MTG card

Royal Herbalist

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

{2}, Exile the top card of your library: You gain 1 life.

"Just as an Herbalist heals a wound, so must we heal the rift between Balduvia and Kjeldor." —King Darien of Kjeldor

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Herbalist? Basics

Royal Herbalist is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, Exile the top card of your library: You gain 1 life."

How much mana does Royal Herbalist cost to cast? Basics

Royal Herbalist has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Royal Herbalist's mana cost of {W} 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.

Royal Herbalist has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Royal Herbalist's current oracle text is: "{2}, Exile the top card of your library: You gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Royal Herbalist? Pricing

The current market price for Royal Herbalist is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Royal Herbalist? Pricing

You can purchase Royal Herbalist 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 Royal Herbalist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Royal Herbalist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Royal Herbalist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Royal Herbalist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Royal Herbalist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Royal Herbalist 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 Royal Herbalist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Royal Herbalist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Royal Herbalist legal in Legacy? Legality

Royal Herbalist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Royal Herbalist legal in Vintage? Legality

Royal Herbalist 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 Royal Herbalist legal in Pauper? Legality

Royal Herbalist 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 Royal Herbalist from? Details

This printing of Royal Herbalist is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 15a.

Royal Herbalist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Royal Herbalist's rarity? Details

Royal Herbalist is a common card in ALL.

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

Who illustrated Royal Herbalist? Details

Royal Herbalist was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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

What is Royal Herbalist's power and toughness? Details

Royal Herbalist is a 1/1 creature.

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

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