Quick Answer

Silver Deputy is a common Artifact Creature — Mercenary from OTJ (OTJ) costing {2}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Silver Deputy MTG card

Silver Deputy

Artifact Creature — Mercenary

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card or a Desert card, reveal it, then shuffle and put it on top. {T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.

It couldn't comprehend the spirit of the law, so the Sterling Company settled for the letter.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Artur Nakhodkin

Market Prices

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$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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€0.16
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Deputy? Basics

Silver Deputy is a Artifact Creature — Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card or a Desert card, reveal it, then shuffle and put it on top. {T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Silver Deputy cost to cast? Basics

Silver Deputy has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Silver Deputy's mana cost of {2} 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.

Silver Deputy 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.

Silver Deputy's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card or a Desert card, reveal it, then shuffle and put it on top. {T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Silver Deputy? Pricing

The current market price for Silver Deputy is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Silver Deputy? Pricing

You can purchase Silver Deputy 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.

Silver Deputy normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.06

Is Silver Deputy legal in Standard? Legality

Silver Deputy is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Silver Deputy legal in Modern? Legality

Silver Deputy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Silver Deputy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Silver Deputy 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 Silver Deputy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Silver Deputy is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Silver Deputy legal in Legacy? Legality

Silver Deputy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Silver Deputy legal in Vintage? Legality

Silver Deputy 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 Silver Deputy legal in Pauper? Legality

Silver Deputy 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 Silver Deputy from? Details

This printing of Silver Deputy is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 248.

Silver Deputy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Silver Deputy's rarity? Details

Silver Deputy is a common card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Silver Deputy? Details

Silver Deputy was illustrated by Artur Nakhodkin.

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

What is Silver Deputy's power and toughness? Details

Silver Deputy is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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