Quick Answer

Salvager of Secrets is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from GN2 (GN2) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Salvager of Secrets MTG card

Salvager of Secrets

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.

The greatest treasure of the deep is an echo from above.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 5.0 GN2 GN2 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

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$0.16
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€0.20
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salvager of Secrets? Basics

Salvager of Secrets is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Salvager of Secrets cost to cast? Basics

Salvager of Secrets has a mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Salvager of Secrets's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Salvager of Secrets 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.

Salvager of Secrets's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Salvager of Secrets? Pricing

The current market price for Salvager of Secrets is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Salvager of Secrets? Pricing

You can purchase Salvager of Secrets 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 Salvager of Secrets legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Salvager of Secrets in Standard is not available.

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

Is Salvager of Secrets legal in Modern? Legality

Salvager of Secrets is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Salvager of Secrets legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Salvager of Secrets 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 Salvager of Secrets legal in Pioneer? Legality

Salvager of Secrets is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Salvager of Secrets legal in Legacy? Legality

Salvager of Secrets is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Salvager of Secrets legal in Vintage? Legality

Salvager of Secrets 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 Salvager of Secrets legal in Pauper? Legality

Salvager of Secrets 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 Salvager of Secrets from? Details

This printing of Salvager of Secrets is from GN2 (GN2), with collector number 25.

Salvager of Secrets may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Salvager of Secrets's rarity? Details

Salvager of Secrets is a common card in GN2.

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

Who illustrated Salvager of Secrets? Details

Salvager of Secrets was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Salvager of Secrets's power and toughness? Details

Salvager of Secrets is a 2/2 creature.

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

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