Quick Answer

Mind Carver is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from ZNR (ZNR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mind Carver MTG card

Mind Carver

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control. Equipped creature gets +1/+0. It gets +3/+1 instead as long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard. Equip {2}{B}

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 ZNR ZNR 🎨 Scott Murphy
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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mind Carver? Basics

Mind Carver is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control. Equipped creature gets +1/+0. It gets +3/+1 instead as long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard. Equip {2}{B}"

How much mana does Mind Carver cost to cast? Basics

Mind Carver has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Mind Carver's mana cost of {B} 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.

Mind Carver has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Mind Carver's current oracle text is: "When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control. Equipped creature gets +1/+0. It gets +3/+1 instead as long as an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard. Equip {2}{B}"

What is the current price of Mind Carver? Pricing

The current market price for Mind Carver is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Mind Carver? Pricing

You can purchase Mind Carver 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.

Mind Carver normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.19

Is Mind Carver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Carver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mind Carver legal in Modern? Legality

Mind Carver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mind Carver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mind Carver 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 Mind Carver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mind Carver is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mind Carver legal in Legacy? Legality

Mind Carver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mind Carver legal in Vintage? Legality

Mind Carver 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 Mind Carver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Carver 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 Mind Carver from? Details

This printing of Mind Carver is from ZNR (ZNR), with collector number 113.

Mind Carver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mind Carver's rarity? Details

Mind Carver is a uncommon card in ZNR.

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

Who illustrated Mind Carver? Details

Mind Carver was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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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