Quick Answer

Spawnbroker is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from RAV (RAV) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spawnbroker MTG card

Spawnbroker

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may exchange control of target creature you control and target creature with power less than or equal to that creature's power an opponent controls.

"The trick isn't setting up the bad trade. It's making each side think it got the better deal."

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Wayne England

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.38
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.68
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.27
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.83
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spawnbroker? Basics

Spawnbroker is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may exchange control of target creature you control and target creature with power less than or equal to that creature's power an opponent controls."

How much mana does Spawnbroker cost to cast? Basics

Spawnbroker 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.

Spawnbroker'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.

Spawnbroker 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.

Spawnbroker's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may exchange control of target creature you control and target creature with power less than or equal to that creature's power an opponent controls."

What is the current price of Spawnbroker? Pricing

The current market price for Spawnbroker is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.68 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Spawnbroker? Pricing

You can purchase Spawnbroker 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.

Spawnbroker normal: $0.38 | foil: $0.68

Is Spawnbroker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spawnbroker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spawnbroker legal in Modern? Legality

Spawnbroker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spawnbroker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spawnbroker 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 Spawnbroker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spawnbroker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spawnbroker legal in Legacy? Legality

Spawnbroker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spawnbroker legal in Vintage? Legality

Spawnbroker 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 Spawnbroker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spawnbroker 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 Spawnbroker from? Details

This printing of Spawnbroker is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 65.

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

What is Spawnbroker's rarity? Details

Spawnbroker is a rare card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Spawnbroker? Details

Spawnbroker was illustrated by Wayne England.

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

What is Spawnbroker's power and toughness? Details

Spawnbroker 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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