Quick Answer

Vigor is a rare Creature — Elemental Incarnation from BBD (BBD) costing {3}{G}{G}{G}. Current price: $13.86 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vigor MTG card

Vigor

Creature — Elemental Incarnation

Card Text

Trample If damage would be dealt to another creature you control, prevent that damage. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Vigor is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Jim Murray
Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$13.86
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TCGPlayer
$29.19
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Card Kingdom
$16.99
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Card Kingdom
$39.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€11.63
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Cardmarket
€18.10
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vigor? Basics

Vigor is a Creature — Elemental Incarnation card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample If damage would be dealt to another creature you control, prevent that damage. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Vigor is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

How much mana does Vigor cost to cast? Basics

Vigor has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 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.

Vigor's mana cost of {3}{G}{G}{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.

Vigor has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Vigor's current oracle text is: "Trample If damage would be dealt to another creature you control, prevent that damage. Put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Vigor is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

What is the current price of Vigor? Pricing

The current market price for Vigor is approximately $13.86 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $29.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €11.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Vigor? Pricing

You can purchase Vigor 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.

Vigor normal: $13.86 | foil: $29.19

Is Vigor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vigor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vigor legal in Modern? Legality

Vigor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vigor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vigor 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 Vigor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vigor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vigor legal in Legacy? Legality

Vigor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vigor legal in Vintage? Legality

Vigor 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 Vigor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vigor 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 Vigor from? Details

This printing of Vigor is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 215.

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

What is Vigor's rarity? Details

Vigor is a rare card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Vigor? Details

Vigor was illustrated by Jim Murray.

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

What is Vigor's power and toughness? Details

Vigor is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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