Quick Answer

Etched Familiar is a common Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Fox from MOM (MOM) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Etched Familiar MTG card

Etched Familiar

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Fox

Card Text

When this creature dies, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.

"No refunds." —Chammi, curio vendor

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Colin Boyer

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Etched Familiar? Basics

Etched Familiar is a Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Fox card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Etched Familiar cost to cast? Basics

Etched Familiar has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Etched Familiar's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Etched Familiar 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.

Etched Familiar's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Etched Familiar? Pricing

The current market price for Etched Familiar is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Etched Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase Etched Familiar 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.

Etched Familiar normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.14

Is Etched Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Etched Familiar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Etched Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Etched Familiar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Etched Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Etched Familiar 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 Etched Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Etched Familiar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Etched Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Etched Familiar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Etched Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Etched Familiar 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 Etched Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Etched Familiar 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 Etched Familiar from? Details

This printing of Etched Familiar is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 101.

Etched Familiar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Etched Familiar's rarity? Details

Etched Familiar is a common card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated Etched Familiar? Details

Etched Familiar was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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

What is Etched Familiar's power and toughness? Details

Etched Familiar is a 3/2 creature.

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

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