Quick Answer

Vigil for the Lost is a uncommon Enchantment from SOM (SOM) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vigil for the Lost MTG card

Vigil for the Lost

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control dies, you may pay {X}. If you do, you gain X life.

"As she grew cold in my arms, I swore an oath that her funeral pyre would be dwarfed by a bonfire of our enemies."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Igor Kieryluk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vigil for the Lost? Basics

Vigil for the Lost is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control dies, you may pay {X}. If you do, you gain X life."

How much mana does Vigil for the Lost cost to cast? Basics

Vigil for the Lost 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.

Vigil for the Lost'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.

Vigil for the Lost 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.

Vigil for the Lost's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control dies, you may pay {X}. If you do, you gain X life."

What is the current price of Vigil for the Lost? Pricing

The current market price for Vigil for the Lost is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Vigil for the Lost? Pricing

You can purchase Vigil for the Lost 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.

Vigil for the Lost normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.2

Is Vigil for the Lost legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vigil for the Lost in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vigil for the Lost legal in Modern? Legality

Vigil for the Lost is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vigil for the Lost legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vigil for the Lost 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 Vigil for the Lost legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vigil for the Lost in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vigil for the Lost legal in Legacy? Legality

Vigil for the Lost is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vigil for the Lost legal in Vintage? Legality

Vigil for the Lost 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 Vigil for the Lost legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vigil for the Lost 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 Vigil for the Lost from? Details

This printing of Vigil for the Lost is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 26.

Vigil for the Lost may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vigil for the Lost's rarity? Details

Vigil for the Lost is a uncommon card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Vigil for the Lost? Details

Vigil for the Lost was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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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