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Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Bard from CMM (CMM) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard MTG card

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Bard

Card Text

{2}{G}, {T}, Put a verse counter on Yisan: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of verse counters on Yisan, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Chase Stone

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.36
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.19
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€0.64
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard? Basics

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is a Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Bard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{G}, {T}, Put a verse counter on Yisan: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of verse counters on Yisan, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Yisan, the Wanderer Bard cost to cast? Basics

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard'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.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's current oracle text is: "{2}{G}, {T}, Put a verse counter on Yisan: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of verse counters on Yisan, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Yisan, the Wanderer Bard? Pricing

The current market price for Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Yisan, the Wanderer Bard? Pricing

You can purchase Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.36

Is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yisan, the Wanderer Bard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Modern? Legality

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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 Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Legacy? Legality

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Vintage? Legality

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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 Yisan, the Wanderer Bard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yisan, the Wanderer Bard 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 Yisan, the Wanderer Bard from? Details

This printing of Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 334.

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's rarity? Details

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is a rare card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Yisan, the Wanderer Bard? Details

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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

What is Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's power and toughness? Details

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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