Quick Answer

Vodalian Hypnotist is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Wizard from INV (INV) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Vodalian Hypnotist MTG card

Vodalian Hypnotist

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

{2}{B}, {T}: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery.

"Deceit is the heart of war."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 Rebecca Guay

What kind of card is this?

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Market Prices

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$0.21
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$2.99
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$0.35
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$4.49
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€0.21
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€2.89
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vodalian Hypnotist? Basics

Vodalian Hypnotist is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{B}, {T}: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Vodalian Hypnotist cost to cast? Basics

Vodalian Hypnotist has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Vodalian Hypnotist's mana cost of {1}{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.

Vodalian Hypnotist has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Vodalian Hypnotist's current oracle text is: "{2}{B}, {T}: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Vodalian Hypnotist? Pricing

The current market price for Vodalian Hypnotist is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Vodalian Hypnotist? Pricing

You can purchase Vodalian Hypnotist 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.

Vodalian Hypnotist normal: $0.21 | foil: $2.99

Is Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vodalian Hypnotist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Vodalian Hypnotist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vodalian Hypnotist 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 Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vodalian Hypnotist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Legacy? Legality

Vodalian Hypnotist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Vintage? Legality

Vodalian Hypnotist 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 Vodalian Hypnotist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vodalian Hypnotist 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 Vodalian Hypnotist from? Details

This printing of Vodalian Hypnotist is from INV (INV), with collector number 84.

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

What is Vodalian Hypnotist's rarity? Details

Vodalian Hypnotist is a uncommon card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Vodalian Hypnotist? Details

Vodalian Hypnotist was illustrated by Rebecca Guay.

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

What is Vodalian Hypnotist's power and toughness? Details

Vodalian Hypnotist is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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