Quick Answer

The Wanderer is a uncommon Legendary Planeswalker from CMM (CMM) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Wanderer MTG card

The Wanderer

Legendary Planeswalker

Card Text

Prevent all noncombat damage that would be dealt to you and other permanents you control. [−2]: Exile target creature with power 4 or greater.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Wesley Burt

Market Prices

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$0.25
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$0.35
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€0.15
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wanderer? Basics

The Wanderer is a Legendary Planeswalker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent all noncombat damage that would be dealt to you and other permanents you control. [−2]: Exile target creature with power 4 or greater."

How much mana does The Wanderer cost to cast? Basics

The Wanderer has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

The Wanderer's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

The Wanderer 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.

The Wanderer's current oracle text is: "Prevent all noncombat damage that would be dealt to you and other permanents you control. [−2]: Exile target creature with power 4 or greater."

What is the current price of The Wanderer? Pricing

The current market price for The Wanderer is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy The Wanderer? Pricing

You can purchase The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Wanderer in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Wanderer legal in Modern? Legality

The Wanderer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Wanderer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer legal in Pioneer? Legality

The Wanderer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is The Wanderer legal in Legacy? Legality

The Wanderer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Wanderer legal in Vintage? Legality

The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer from? Details

This printing of The Wanderer is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 843.

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

What is The Wanderer's rarity? Details

The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer? Details

The Wanderer was illustrated by Wesley Burt.

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

What is The Wanderer's starting loyalty? Details

The Wanderer enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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