Quick Answer

Vex is a common Instant from DST (DST) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vex MTG card

Vex

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell. That spell's controller may draw a card.

"The druids would be better off if they spent more time in the lab and less time watching trees grow." —Pontifex, elder researcher

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DST DST 🎨 Brian Snõddy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vex? Basics

Vex is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell. That spell's controller may draw a card."

How much mana does Vex cost to cast? Basics

Vex 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.

Vex'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.

Vex 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.

Vex's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell. That spell's controller may draw a card."

What is the current price of Vex? Pricing

The current market price for Vex is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

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

Where can I buy Vex? Pricing

You can purchase Vex 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.

Vex normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.39

Is Vex legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vex in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vex legal in Modern? Legality

Vex is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vex legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vex 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 Vex legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vex in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vex legal in Legacy? Legality

Vex is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vex legal in Vintage? Legality

Vex 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 Vex legal in Pauper? Legality

Vex 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 Vex from? Details

This printing of Vex is from DST (DST), with collector number 36.

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

What is Vex's rarity? Details

Vex is a common card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Vex? Details

Vex was illustrated by Brian Snõddy.

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

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