Quick Answer

Tar Pitcher is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Shaman from DD1 (DD1) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tar Pitcher MTG card

Tar Pitcher

Creature — Goblin Shaman

Card Text

{T}, Sacrifice a Goblin: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.

"Auntie Grub had caught a goat, a bleating doe that still squirmed in her arms. At the same time, her warren decided to share with her a sensory greeting of hot tar . . . ." —A tale of Auntie Grub

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DD1 DD1 🎨 Omar Rayyan

Market Prices

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$0.18
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€0.15
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tar Pitcher? Basics

Tar Pitcher is a Creature — Goblin Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Sacrifice a Goblin: This creature deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Tar Pitcher cost to cast? Basics

Tar Pitcher has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Tar Pitcher's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Tar Pitcher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Tar Pitcher's current oracle text is: "{T}, Sacrifice a Goblin: This creature deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Tar Pitcher? Pricing

The current market price for Tar Pitcher is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Tar Pitcher? Pricing

You can purchase Tar Pitcher 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 Tar Pitcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pitcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tar Pitcher legal in Modern? Legality

Tar Pitcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tar Pitcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tar Pitcher 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 Tar Pitcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pitcher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tar Pitcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Tar Pitcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tar Pitcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Tar Pitcher 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 Tar Pitcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tar Pitcher 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 Tar Pitcher from? Details

This printing of Tar Pitcher is from DD1 (DD1), with collector number 53.

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

What is Tar Pitcher's rarity? Details

Tar Pitcher is a uncommon card in DD1.

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

Who illustrated Tar Pitcher? Details

Tar Pitcher was illustrated by Omar Rayyan.

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

What is Tar Pitcher's power and toughness? Details

Tar Pitcher is a 2/2 creature.

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

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