Quick Answer

Emerald Collector is a rare Creature — Human Pirate from YOTJ (YOTJ) costing {1}{U}.

Emerald Collector MTG card

Emerald Collector

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Whenever Emerald Collector deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. When you draw your third card in a turn, conjure a card named Mox Emerald into your hand. This ability triggers only once. {2}{G}: Emerald Collector has base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn.

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YOTJ YOTJ 🎨 Andreas Zafiratos
Conjure

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerald Collector? Basics

Emerald Collector is a Creature — Human Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Emerald Collector deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. When you draw your third card in a turn, conjure a card named Mox Emerald into your hand. This ability triggers only once. {2}{G}: Emerald Collector has base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn."

How much mana does Emerald Collector cost to cast? Basics

Emerald Collector 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.

Emerald Collector'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.

Emerald Collector 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.

Emerald Collector's current oracle text is: "Whenever Emerald Collector deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. When you draw your third card in a turn, conjure a card named Mox Emerald into your hand. This ability triggers only once. {2}{G}: Emerald Collector has base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Emerald Collector? Pricing

Price data for Emerald Collector is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Emerald Collector? Pricing

You can purchase Emerald Collector 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 Emerald Collector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emerald Collector legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector in Modern is not available.

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

Is Emerald Collector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector in Commander is not available.

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

Is Emerald Collector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Emerald Collector legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Emerald Collector legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector 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 Emerald Collector legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Emerald Collector 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 Emerald Collector from? Details

This printing of Emerald Collector is from YOTJ (YOTJ), with collector number 6.

Emerald Collector may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Emerald Collector's rarity? Details

Emerald Collector is a rare card in YOTJ.

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

Who illustrated Emerald Collector? Details

Emerald Collector was illustrated by Andreas Zafiratos.

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

What is Emerald Collector's power and toughness? Details

Emerald Collector 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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