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Irenicus's Vile Duplication is a uncommon Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $8.53 USD. Legal in Commander.

Irenicus's Vile Duplication MTG card

Irenicus's Vile Duplication

Sorcery

Card Text

Create a token that's a copy of target creature you control, except the token has flying and it isn't legendary.

"You will serve me better in this form." —Jon Irenicus

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Oleksandr Kozachenko

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irenicus's Vile Duplication? Basics

Irenicus's Vile Duplication is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a token that's a copy of target creature you control, except the token has flying and it isn't legendary."

How much mana does Irenicus's Vile Duplication cost to cast? Basics

Irenicus's Vile Duplication has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Irenicus's Vile Duplication's mana cost of {3}{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.

Irenicus's Vile Duplication has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Irenicus's Vile Duplication's current oracle text is: "Create a token that's a copy of target creature you control, except the token has flying and it isn't legendary."

What is the current price of Irenicus's Vile Duplication? Pricing

The current market price for Irenicus's Vile Duplication is approximately $8.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Irenicus's Vile Duplication? Pricing

You can purchase Irenicus's Vile Duplication 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 Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Irenicus's Vile Duplication in Standard is not available.

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

Is Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Irenicus's Vile Duplication in Modern is not available.

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

Is Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Irenicus's Vile Duplication 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 Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Irenicus's Vile Duplication in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Legacy? Legality

Irenicus's Vile Duplication is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Vintage? Legality

Irenicus's Vile Duplication 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 Irenicus's Vile Duplication legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Irenicus's Vile Duplication 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 Irenicus's Vile Duplication from? Details

This printing of Irenicus's Vile Duplication is from PLST (PLST), with collector number CLB-78.

Irenicus's Vile Duplication may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Irenicus's Vile Duplication's rarity? Details

Irenicus's Vile Duplication is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Irenicus's Vile Duplication? Details

Irenicus's Vile Duplication was illustrated by Oleksandr Kozachenko.

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

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