Quick Answer

Wily Bandar is a common Creature — Cat Monkey from J22 (J22) costing {G}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wily Bandar MTG card

Wily Bandar

Creature — Cat Monkey

Card Text

{2}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

Part feline, part primate, all trouble.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 J22 J22 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.35
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€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wily Bandar? Basics

Wily Bandar is a Creature — Cat Monkey card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)"

How much mana does Wily Bandar cost to cast? Basics

Wily Bandar has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Wily Bandar's mana cost of {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.

Wily Bandar has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Wily Bandar's current oracle text is: "{2}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Wily Bandar? Pricing

The current market price for Wily Bandar is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Wily Bandar? Pricing

You can purchase Wily Bandar 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.

Is Wily Bandar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wily Bandar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wily Bandar legal in Modern? Legality

Wily Bandar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wily Bandar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wily Bandar 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 Wily Bandar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wily Bandar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wily Bandar legal in Legacy? Legality

Wily Bandar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wily Bandar legal in Vintage? Legality

Wily Bandar 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 Wily Bandar legal in Pauper? Legality

Wily Bandar 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 Wily Bandar from? Details

This printing of Wily Bandar is from J22 (J22), with collector number 739.

Wily Bandar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wily Bandar's rarity? Details

Wily Bandar is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Wily Bandar? Details

Wily Bandar was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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

What is Wily Bandar's power and toughness? Details

Wily Bandar 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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