Quick Answer

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer is a rare Legendary Creature — Goblin Rogue from YOTJ (YOTJ) costing {4}{B}{R}.

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer MTG card

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer

Legendary Creature — Goblin Rogue

Card Text

When Grenzo enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, heist target opponent's library. Once each turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay the mana cost for a spell you cast that you don't own with mana value 3 or less.

Card Stats

6/4 rare CMC: 6.0 YOTJ YOTJ 🎨 Darren Tan
Heist

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer? Basics

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer is a Legendary Creature — Goblin Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Grenzo enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, heist target opponent's library. Once each turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay the mana cost for a spell you cast that you don't own with mana value 3 or less."

How much mana does Grenzo, Crooked Jailer cost to cast? Basics

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer has a mana cost of {4}{B}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer's mana cost of {4}{B}{R} 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.

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer's current oracle text is: "When Grenzo enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, heist target opponent's library. Once each turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay the mana cost for a spell you cast that you don't own with mana value 3 or less."

What is the current price of Grenzo, Crooked Jailer? Pricing

Price data for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Grenzo, Crooked Jailer? Pricing

You can purchase Grenzo, Crooked Jailer 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 Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer in Commander is not available.

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

Is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer 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 Grenzo, Crooked Jailer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grenzo, Crooked Jailer 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 Grenzo, Crooked Jailer from? Details

This printing of Grenzo, Crooked Jailer is from YOTJ (YOTJ), with collector number 22.

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer's rarity? Details

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer 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 Grenzo, Crooked Jailer? Details

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer was illustrated by Darren Tan.

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

What is Grenzo, Crooked Jailer's power and toughness? Details

Grenzo, Crooked Jailer is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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