Quick Answer

Shu Farmer is a common Creature — Human from PTK (PTK) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $2.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shu Farmer MTG card

Shu Farmer

Creature — Human

Card Text

{T}: You gain 1 life. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.

"The common folk are ceaselessly active. The fields are fertile and the soil productive, and neither flood nor drought plagues us." —A Shu diplomat

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Li Xiaohua

Market Prices

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$2.16
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$1.79
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€0.51
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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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shu Farmer? Basics

Shu Farmer is a Creature — Human card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: You gain 1 life. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

How much mana does Shu Farmer cost to cast? Basics

Shu Farmer has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shu Farmer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Shu Farmer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shu Farmer's current oracle text is: "{T}: You gain 1 life. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

What is the current price of Shu Farmer? Pricing

The current market price for Shu Farmer is approximately $2.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Shu Farmer? Pricing

You can purchase Shu Farmer 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 Shu Farmer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shu Farmer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shu Farmer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shu Farmer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shu Farmer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shu Farmer 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 Shu Farmer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shu Farmer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shu Farmer legal in Legacy? Legality

Shu Farmer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shu Farmer legal in Vintage? Legality

Shu Farmer 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 Shu Farmer legal in Pauper? Legality

Shu Farmer 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 Shu Farmer from? Details

This printing of Shu Farmer is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 23.

Shu Farmer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shu Farmer's rarity? Details

Shu Farmer is a common card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Shu Farmer? Details

Shu Farmer was illustrated by Li Xiaohua.

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

What is Shu Farmer's power and toughness? Details

Shu Farmer 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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