Quick Answer

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is a uncommon Creature — Human Citizen from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant MTG card

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a Food token. Whenever you sacrifice a Food, you may search your library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you search your library this way, put this creature on the bottom of its owner's library, then shuffle.

"My cabbages!"

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Thomas Chamberlain-Keen
Food

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.30
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.20
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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
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant? Basics

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a Food token. Whenever you sacrifice a Food, you may search your library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you search your library this way, put this creature on the bottom of its owner's library, then shuffle."

How much mana does Unlucky Cabbage Merchant cost to cast? Basics

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a Food token. Whenever you sacrifice a Food, you may search your library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you search your library this way, put this creature on the bottom of its owner's library, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Unlucky Cabbage Merchant? Pricing

The current market price for Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Unlucky Cabbage Merchant? Pricing

You can purchase Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.3

Is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Standard? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Modern? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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 Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Legacy? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Vintage? Legality

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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 Unlucky Cabbage Merchant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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 Unlucky Cabbage Merchant from? Details

This printing of Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 201.

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant's rarity? Details

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Unlucky Cabbage Merchant? Details

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant was illustrated by Thomas Chamberlain-Keen.

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

What is Unlucky Cabbage Merchant's power and toughness? Details

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant 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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