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Vesuvan Drifter is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from MAT (MAT) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vesuvan Drifter MTG card

Vesuvan Drifter

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Flying You may look at the top card of your library any time. At the beginning of each combat, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you reveal a creature card this way, this creature becomes a copy of that card until end of turn, except it has flying.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 3.0 MAT MAT 🎨 Julia Metzger
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.21
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$1.02
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.39
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€0.54
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vesuvan Drifter? Basics

Vesuvan Drifter is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying You may look at the top card of your library any time. At the beginning of each combat, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you reveal a creature card this way, this creature becomes a copy of that card until end of turn, except it has flying."

How much mana does Vesuvan Drifter cost to cast? Basics

Vesuvan Drifter has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Vesuvan Drifter's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Vesuvan Drifter has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Vesuvan Drifter's current oracle text is: "Flying You may look at the top card of your library any time. At the beginning of each combat, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you reveal a creature card this way, this creature becomes a copy of that card until end of turn, except it has flying."

What is the current price of Vesuvan Drifter? Pricing

The current market price for Vesuvan Drifter is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Vesuvan Drifter? Pricing

You can purchase Vesuvan Drifter 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.

Vesuvan Drifter normal: $0.21 | foil: $1.02

Is Vesuvan Drifter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vesuvan Drifter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vesuvan Drifter legal in Modern? Legality

Vesuvan Drifter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vesuvan Drifter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vesuvan Drifter 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 Vesuvan Drifter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vesuvan Drifter is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vesuvan Drifter legal in Legacy? Legality

Vesuvan Drifter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vesuvan Drifter legal in Vintage? Legality

Vesuvan Drifter 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 Vesuvan Drifter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vesuvan Drifter 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 Vesuvan Drifter from? Details

This printing of Vesuvan Drifter is from MAT (MAT), with collector number 10.

Vesuvan Drifter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vesuvan Drifter's rarity? Details

Vesuvan Drifter is a rare card in MAT.

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

Who illustrated Vesuvan Drifter? Details

Vesuvan Drifter was illustrated by Julia Metzger.

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

What is Vesuvan Drifter's power and toughness? Details

Vesuvan Drifter is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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