Quick Answer

Scroll Thief is a common Creature — Merfolk Rogue from DDI (DDI) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scroll Thief MTG card

Scroll Thief

Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

I've learned how to disable wards, pick locks, and decode the Agaran language—all before even reading the scroll!

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 3.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.35
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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scroll Thief? Basics

Scroll Thief is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."

How much mana does Scroll Thief cost to cast? Basics

Scroll Thief has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Scroll Thief's mana cost of {2}{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.

Scroll Thief has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Scroll Thief's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."

What is the current price of Scroll Thief? Pricing

The current market price for Scroll Thief is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Scroll Thief? Pricing

You can purchase Scroll Thief 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 Scroll Thief legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scroll Thief in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scroll Thief legal in Modern? Legality

Scroll Thief is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scroll Thief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scroll Thief 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 Scroll Thief legal in Pioneer? Legality

Scroll Thief is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Scroll Thief legal in Legacy? Legality

Scroll Thief is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scroll Thief legal in Vintage? Legality

Scroll Thief 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 Scroll Thief legal in Pauper? Legality

Scroll Thief 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 Scroll Thief from? Details

This printing of Scroll Thief is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 7.

Scroll Thief may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scroll Thief's rarity? Details

Scroll Thief is a common card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Scroll Thief? Details

Scroll Thief was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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

What is Scroll Thief's power and toughness? Details

Scroll Thief is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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