Quick Answer

Venomous Hierophant is a common Creature — Gorgon Cleric from CLU (CLU) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Venomous Hierophant MTG card

Venomous Hierophant

Creature — Gorgon Cleric

Card Text

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)

"Many have sought snake-twined Pharika's panacea. Do you wish to share their fate?"

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Johannes Voss
Deathtouch Mill

Market Prices

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$0.08
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€0.04
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Venomous Hierophant? Basics

Venomous Hierophant is a Creature — Gorgon Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Venomous Hierophant cost to cast? Basics

Venomous Hierophant has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Venomous Hierophant's mana cost of {3}{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.

Venomous Hierophant 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.

Venomous Hierophant's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Venomous Hierophant? Pricing

The current market price for Venomous Hierophant is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Venomous Hierophant? Pricing

You can purchase Venomous Hierophant 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 Venomous Hierophant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Venomous Hierophant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Venomous Hierophant legal in Modern? Legality

Venomous Hierophant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Venomous Hierophant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Venomous Hierophant 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 Venomous Hierophant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Venomous Hierophant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Venomous Hierophant legal in Legacy? Legality

Venomous Hierophant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Venomous Hierophant legal in Vintage? Legality

Venomous Hierophant 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 Venomous Hierophant legal in Pauper? Legality

Venomous Hierophant is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Venomous Hierophant from? Details

This printing of Venomous Hierophant is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 125.

Venomous Hierophant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Venomous Hierophant's rarity? Details

Venomous Hierophant is a common card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Venomous Hierophant? Details

Venomous Hierophant was illustrated by Johannes Voss.

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

What is Venomous Hierophant's power and toughness? Details

Venomous Hierophant is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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