Quick Answer

Vivien Reid is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien from FDN (FDN) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Vivien Reid MTG card

Vivien Reid

Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien

Card Text

[+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−3]: Destroy target artifact, enchantment, or creature with flying. [−8]: You get an emblem with "Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have vigilance, trample, and indestructible."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 mythic CMC: 5.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Anna Steinbauer

Market Prices

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$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.40
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€0.53
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vivien Reid? Basics

Vivien Reid is a Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−3]: Destroy target artifact, enchantment, or creature with flying. [−8]: You get an emblem with "Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have vigilance, trample, and indestructible.""

How much mana does Vivien Reid cost to cast? Basics

Vivien Reid 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 Reid'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 Reid 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 Reid's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. [−3]: Destroy target artifact, enchantment, or creature with flying. [−8]: You get an emblem with "Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have vigilance, trample, and indestructible.""

What is the current price of Vivien Reid? Pricing

The current market price for Vivien Reid is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Vivien Reid? Pricing

You can purchase Vivien Reid 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 Reid normal: $0.33 | foil: $0.45

Is Vivien Reid legal in Standard? Legality

Vivien Reid is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Vivien Reid legal in Modern? Legality

Vivien Reid is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vivien Reid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vivien Reid 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 Reid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vivien Reid is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vivien Reid legal in Legacy? Legality

Vivien Reid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vivien Reid legal in Vintage? Legality

Vivien Reid 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 Reid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vivien Reid 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 Reid from? Details

This printing of Vivien Reid is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 234.

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

What is Vivien Reid's rarity? Details

Vivien Reid is a mythic card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Vivien Reid? Details

Vivien Reid was illustrated by Anna Steinbauer.

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 Reid's starting loyalty? Details

Vivien Reid enters the battlefield with 5 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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