Quick Answer

Savvy Trader is a rare Creature — Human Citizen from OTC (OTC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $2.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Savvy Trader MTG card

Savvy Trader

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile target permanent card from your graveyard. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled. Spells you cast from anywhere other than your hand cost {1} less to cast.

"A little dirt doesn't indicate quality—with goods or with people."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Scott Murphy

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€1.78
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Savvy Trader? Basics

Savvy Trader is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile target permanent card from your graveyard. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled. Spells you cast from anywhere other than your hand cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Savvy Trader cost to cast? Basics

Savvy Trader has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Savvy Trader's mana cost of {3}{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.

Savvy Trader 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.

Savvy Trader's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile target permanent card from your graveyard. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled. Spells you cast from anywhere other than your hand cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Savvy Trader? Pricing

The current market price for Savvy Trader is approximately $2.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.78 EUR.

Where can I buy Savvy Trader? Pricing

You can purchase Savvy Trader 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 Savvy Trader legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Savvy Trader in Standard is not available.

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

Is Savvy Trader legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Savvy Trader in Modern is not available.

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

Is Savvy Trader legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Savvy Trader 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 Savvy Trader legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Savvy Trader in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Savvy Trader legal in Legacy? Legality

Savvy Trader is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Savvy Trader legal in Vintage? Legality

Savvy Trader 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 Savvy Trader legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Savvy Trader 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 Savvy Trader from? Details

This printing of Savvy Trader is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 33.

Savvy Trader may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Savvy Trader's rarity? Details

Savvy Trader is a rare card in OTC.

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

Who illustrated Savvy Trader? Details

Savvy Trader was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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

What is Savvy Trader's power and toughness? Details

Savvy Trader is a 3/3 creature.

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

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