Quick Answer

Foul Emissary is a uncommon Creature — Human Horror from EMN (EMN) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Foul Emissary MTG card

Foul Emissary

Creature — Human Horror

Card Text

When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. When you sacrifice this creature while casting a spell with emerge, create a 3/2 colorless Eldrazi Horror creature token.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.52
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$0.35
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$0.79
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€0.06
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foul Emissary? Basics

Foul Emissary is a Creature — Human Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. When you sacrifice this creature while casting a spell with emerge, create a 3/2 colorless Eldrazi Horror creature token."

How much mana does Foul Emissary cost to cast? Basics

Foul Emissary 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.

Foul Emissary'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.

Foul Emissary 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.

Foul Emissary's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order. When you sacrifice this creature while casting a spell with emerge, create a 3/2 colorless Eldrazi Horror creature token."

What is the current price of Foul Emissary? Pricing

The current market price for Foul Emissary is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

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

Where can I buy Foul Emissary? Pricing

You can purchase Foul Emissary 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.

Foul Emissary normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.52

Is Foul Emissary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Foul Emissary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Foul Emissary legal in Modern? Legality

Foul Emissary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Foul Emissary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Foul Emissary 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 Foul Emissary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Foul Emissary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Foul Emissary legal in Legacy? Legality

Foul Emissary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Foul Emissary legal in Vintage? Legality

Foul Emissary 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 Foul Emissary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Foul Emissary 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 Foul Emissary from? Details

This printing of Foul Emissary is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 158.

Foul Emissary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Foul Emissary's rarity? Details

Foul Emissary is a uncommon card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Foul Emissary? Details

Foul Emissary was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Foul Emissary's power and toughness? Details

Foul Emissary 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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