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Willing Test Subject is a common Creature — Spider Monkey Scientist from UST (UST) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD.

Willing Test Subject MTG card

Willing Test Subject

Creature — Spider Monkey Scientist

Card Text

Reach Whenever you roll a 4 or higher on a die, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {6}: Roll a six-sided die.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 UST UST 🎨 Dmitry Burmak
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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willing Test Subject? Basics

Willing Test Subject is a Creature — Spider Monkey Scientist card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach Whenever you roll a 4 or higher on a die, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {6}: Roll a six-sided die."

How much mana does Willing Test Subject cost to cast? Basics

Willing Test Subject has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Willing Test Subject's mana cost of {2}{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.

Willing Test Subject has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Willing Test Subject's current oracle text is: "Reach Whenever you roll a 4 or higher on a die, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {6}: Roll a six-sided die."

What is the current price of Willing Test Subject? Pricing

The current market price for Willing Test Subject is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Willing Test Subject? Pricing

You can purchase Willing Test Subject 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.

Willing Test Subject normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.6

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Standard is not available.

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

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Modern is not available.

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

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Willing Test Subject legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject in Vintage is not available.

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 Willing Test Subject legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Willing Test Subject 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 Willing Test Subject from? Details

This printing of Willing Test Subject is from UST (UST), with collector number 126.

Willing Test Subject may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Willing Test Subject's rarity? Details

Willing Test Subject is a common card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Willing Test Subject? Details

Willing Test Subject was illustrated by Dmitry Burmak.

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

What is Willing Test Subject's power and toughness? Details

Willing Test Subject is a 2/2 creature.

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

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