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Sygg, River Cutthroat is a rare Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue from PLST (PLST) costing {U/B}{U/B}. Current price: $9.99 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sygg, River Cutthroat MTG card

Sygg, River Cutthroat

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

At the beginning of each end step, if an opponent lost 3 or more life this turn, you may draw a card. (Damage causes loss of life.)

"It's not a matter of deserving. It's a matter of strength. The power to hold versus the power to take."

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Jeremy Enecio

Market Prices

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$9.99
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€9.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sygg, River Cutthroat? Basics

Sygg, River Cutthroat is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each end step, if an opponent lost 3 or more life this turn, you may draw a card. (Damage causes loss of life.)"

How much mana does Sygg, River Cutthroat cost to cast? Basics

Sygg, River Cutthroat has a mana cost of {U/B}{U/B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Sygg, River Cutthroat's mana cost of {U/B}{U/B} 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.

Sygg, River Cutthroat 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.

Sygg, River Cutthroat's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each end step, if an opponent lost 3 or more life this turn, you may draw a card. (Damage causes loss of life.)"

What is the current price of Sygg, River Cutthroat? Pricing

The current market price for Sygg, River Cutthroat is approximately $9.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €9.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Sygg, River Cutthroat? Pricing

You can purchase Sygg, River Cutthroat 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 Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sygg, River Cutthroat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Modern? Legality

Sygg, River Cutthroat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sygg, River Cutthroat 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 Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sygg, River Cutthroat in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Legacy? Legality

Sygg, River Cutthroat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Vintage? Legality

Sygg, River Cutthroat 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 Sygg, River Cutthroat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sygg, River Cutthroat 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 Sygg, River Cutthroat from? Details

This printing of Sygg, River Cutthroat is from PLST (PLST), with collector number ZNC-103.

Sygg, River Cutthroat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sygg, River Cutthroat's rarity? Details

Sygg, River Cutthroat is a rare card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Sygg, River Cutthroat? Details

Sygg, River Cutthroat was illustrated by Jeremy Enecio.

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

What is Sygg, River Cutthroat's power and toughness? Details

Sygg, River Cutthroat 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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