Quick Answer

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien from IKO (IKO) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.74 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate MTG card

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate

Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien

Card Text

You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast creature spells from the top of your library. [+1]: Create a 3/3 green Beast creature token. Put your choice of a vigilance counter, a reach counter, or a trample counter on it. [−2]: When you next cast a creature spell this turn, search your library for a creature card with lesser mana value, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 3 mythic CMC: 5.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Lius Lasahido

Market Prices

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$1.74
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$2.90
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$2.99
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$3.99
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€3.91
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€2.67
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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 Vivien, Monsters' Advocate? Basics

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is a Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast creature spells from the top of your library. [+1]: Create a 3/3 green Beast creature token. Put your choice of a vigilance counter, a reach counter, or a trample counter on it. [−2]: When you next cast a creature spell this turn, search your library for a creature card with lesser mana value, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Vivien, Monsters' Advocate cost to cast? Basics

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate's mana cost of {3}{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.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate's current oracle text is: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may cast creature spells from the top of your library. [+1]: Create a 3/3 green Beast creature token. Put your choice of a vigilance counter, a reach counter, or a trample counter on it. [−2]: When you next cast a creature spell this turn, search your library for a creature card with lesser mana value, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Vivien, Monsters' Advocate? Pricing

The current market price for Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is approximately $1.74 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.9 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Vivien, Monsters' Advocate? Pricing

You can purchase Vivien, Monsters' Advocate 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.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate normal: $1.74 | foil: $2.9

Is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vivien, Monsters' Advocate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Modern? Legality

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate 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 Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Legacy? Legality

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Vintage? Legality

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate 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 Vivien, Monsters' Advocate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vivien, Monsters' Advocate 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 Vivien, Monsters' Advocate from? Details

This printing of Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 175.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate's rarity? Details

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate is a mythic card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Vivien, Monsters' Advocate? Details

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate was illustrated by Lius Lasahido.

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

What is Vivien, Monsters' Advocate's starting loyalty? Details

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate enters the battlefield with 3 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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