Quick Answer

Salvage Scout is a common Creature — Human Scout from SOM (SOM) costing {W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Salvage Scout MTG card

Salvage Scout

Creature — Human Scout

Card Text

{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.

"I'm not saying it's dangerous work. I'm just saying don't sign up if you have plans for your seventieth birthday."

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Randis Albion

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.99
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.15
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.83
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salvage Scout? Basics

Salvage Scout is a Creature — Human Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Salvage Scout cost to cast? Basics

Salvage Scout 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.

Salvage Scout'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.

Salvage Scout 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.

Salvage Scout's current oracle text is: "{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Salvage Scout? Pricing

The current market price for Salvage Scout is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Salvage Scout? Pricing

You can purchase Salvage Scout 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.

Salvage Scout normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.99

Is Salvage Scout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Salvage Scout in Standard is not available.

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

Is Salvage Scout legal in Modern? Legality

Salvage Scout is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Salvage Scout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Salvage Scout 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 Salvage Scout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Salvage Scout in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Salvage Scout legal in Legacy? Legality

Salvage Scout is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Salvage Scout legal in Vintage? Legality

Salvage Scout 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 Salvage Scout legal in Pauper? Legality

Salvage Scout 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 Salvage Scout from? Details

This printing of Salvage Scout is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 19.

Salvage Scout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Salvage Scout's rarity? Details

Salvage Scout is a common card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Salvage Scout? Details

Salvage Scout was illustrated by Randis Albion.

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

What is Salvage Scout's power and toughness? Details

Salvage Scout 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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