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Marvin, Murderous Mimic is a rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Toy from DSK (DSK) costing {2}. Current price: $2.83 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic MTG card

Marvin, Murderous Mimic

Legendary Artifact Creature — Toy

Card Text

Marvin has all activated abilities of creatures you control that don't have the same name as this creature.

In a moment of bloodthirsty whimsy, a razorkin once picked up a ventriloquist's puppet and used it to terrorize a survivor. Now it hunts on its own, with no one pulling its strings.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Mirko Failoni

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Market Prices

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$2.83
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TCGPlayer
$3.48
Foil
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$4.99
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€1.65
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€2.07
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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 Marvin, Murderous Mimic? Basics

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Toy card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Marvin has all activated abilities of creatures you control that don't have the same name as this creature."

How much mana does Marvin, Murderous Mimic cost to cast? Basics

Marvin, Murderous Mimic has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic's mana cost of {2} 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.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic's current oracle text is: "Marvin has all activated abilities of creatures you control that don't have the same name as this creature."

What is the current price of Marvin, Murderous Mimic? Pricing

The current market price for Marvin, Murderous Mimic is approximately $2.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Marvin, Murderous Mimic? Pricing

You can purchase Marvin, Murderous Mimic 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.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic normal: $2.83 | foil: $3.48

Is Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Standard? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Modern? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic 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 Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Pioneer? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Legacy? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Vintage? Legality

Marvin, Murderous Mimic 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 Marvin, Murderous Mimic legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marvin, Murderous Mimic 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 Marvin, Murderous Mimic from? Details

This printing of Marvin, Murderous Mimic is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 253.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marvin, Murderous Mimic's rarity? Details

Marvin, Murderous Mimic 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 Marvin, Murderous Mimic? Details

Marvin, Murderous Mimic was illustrated by Mirko Failoni.

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

What is Marvin, Murderous Mimic's power and toughness? Details

Marvin, Murderous Mimic is a 2/2 creature.

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

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