Quick Answer

Suspicious Bookcase is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Wall from CMM (CMM) costing {2}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Suspicious Bookcase MTG card

Suspicious Bookcase

Artifact Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender {3}, {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn.

The great library in the Museum of Old Capenna has a million volumes on display—and miles of passages hidden behind them.

Card Stats

0/4 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Josu Hernaiz
Defender

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suspicious Bookcase? Basics

Suspicious Bookcase is a Artifact Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender {3}, {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Suspicious Bookcase cost to cast? Basics

Suspicious Bookcase 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.

Suspicious Bookcase'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.

Suspicious Bookcase 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.

Suspicious Bookcase's current oracle text is: "Defender {3}, {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Suspicious Bookcase? Pricing

The current market price for Suspicious Bookcase is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Suspicious Bookcase? Pricing

You can purchase Suspicious Bookcase 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 Suspicious Bookcase legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Suspicious Bookcase in Standard is not available.

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

Is Suspicious Bookcase legal in Modern? Legality

Suspicious Bookcase is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Suspicious Bookcase legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Suspicious Bookcase 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 Suspicious Bookcase legal in Pioneer? Legality

Suspicious Bookcase is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Suspicious Bookcase legal in Legacy? Legality

Suspicious Bookcase is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Suspicious Bookcase legal in Vintage? Legality

Suspicious Bookcase 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 Suspicious Bookcase legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Suspicious Bookcase 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 Suspicious Bookcase from? Details

This printing of Suspicious Bookcase is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 977.

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

What is Suspicious Bookcase's rarity? Details

Suspicious Bookcase is a uncommon card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Suspicious Bookcase? Details

Suspicious Bookcase was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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

What is Suspicious Bookcase's power and toughness? Details

Suspicious Bookcase is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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