Quick Answer

Vodalian Merchant is a common Creature — Merfolk from INV (INV) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Vodalian Merchant MTG card

Vodalian Merchant

Creature — Merfolk

Card Text

When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card.

Not choosing sides in a war can be dangerous—but lucrative.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.69
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$0.35
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€1.75
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander 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 Merchant? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Vodalian Merchant cost to cast? Basics

Vodalian Merchant 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 Merchant'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 Merchant 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 Merchant's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Vodalian Merchant? Pricing

The current market price for Vodalian Merchant is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Vodalian Merchant? Pricing

You can purchase Vodalian Merchant 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 Merchant normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.69

Is Vodalian Merchant legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Vodalian Merchant legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Vodalian Merchant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vodalian Merchant 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 Merchant legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Vodalian Merchant legal in Legacy? Legality

Vodalian Merchant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vodalian Merchant legal in Vintage? Legality

Vodalian Merchant 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 Merchant legal in Pauper? Legality

Vodalian Merchant is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Merchant from? Details

This printing of Vodalian Merchant is from INV (INV), with collector number 85.

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

What is Vodalian Merchant's rarity? Details

Vodalian Merchant is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Vodalian Merchant? Details

Vodalian Merchant was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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 Merchant's power and toughness? Details

Vodalian Merchant is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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