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Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is a rare Legendary Artifact from DSK (DSK) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire MTG card

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

When Marina Vendrell's Grimoire enters, if you cast it, draw five cards. You have no maximum hand size and don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. Whenever you gain life, draw that many cards. Whenever you lose life, discard that many cards. Then if you have no cards in hand, you lose the game.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Lenka Šimečková & Scott Okumura

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.29
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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€0.52
Foil
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire? Basics

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Marina Vendrell's Grimoire enters, if you cast it, draw five cards. You have no maximum hand size and don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. Whenever you gain life, draw that many cards. Whenever you lose life, discard that many cards. Then if you have no cards in hand, you lose the game."

How much mana does Marina Vendrell's Grimoire cost to cast? Basics

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire's mana cost of {5}{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.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire 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.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire's current oracle text is: "When Marina Vendrell's Grimoire enters, if you cast it, draw five cards. You have no maximum hand size and don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. Whenever you gain life, draw that many cards. Whenever you lose life, discard that many cards. Then if you have no cards in hand, you lose the game."

What is the current price of Marina Vendrell's Grimoire? Pricing

The current market price for Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Marina Vendrell's Grimoire? Pricing

You can purchase Marina Vendrell's Grimoire 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.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire normal: $0.29 | foil: $0.32

Is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Standard? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Modern? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire 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 Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Legacy? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Vintage? Legality

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire 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 Marina Vendrell's Grimoire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marina Vendrell's Grimoire 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 Marina Vendrell's Grimoire from? Details

This printing of Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 308.

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marina Vendrell's Grimoire's rarity? Details

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire is a rare card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Marina Vendrell's Grimoire? Details

Marina Vendrell's Grimoire was illustrated by Lenka Šimečková & Scott Okumura.

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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