Quick Answer

Reputable Merchant is a common Creature — Human Citizen from TDM (TDM) costing {2/W}{2/B}{2/G}. Current price: $0.01 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Reputable Merchant MTG card

Reputable Merchant

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

When this creature enters or dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.

"Dried durian from the Marang River Valley! Candied cherries from the slopes of Cori! Genuine dragon scale cookware!"

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 6.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Craig J Spearing

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$0.01
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reputable Merchant? Basics

Reputable Merchant is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters or dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control."

How much mana does Reputable Merchant cost to cast? Basics

Reputable Merchant has a mana cost of {2/W}{2/B}{2/G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, W 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.

Reputable Merchant's mana cost of {2/W}{2/B}{2/G} 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.

Reputable Merchant 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.

Reputable Merchant's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters or dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control."

What is the current price of Reputable Merchant? Pricing

The current market price for Reputable Merchant is approximately $0.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Reputable Merchant? Pricing

You can purchase Reputable Merchant 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.

Reputable Merchant normal: $0.01 | foil: $0.11

Is Reputable Merchant legal in Standard? Legality

Reputable Merchant is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Reputable Merchant legal in Modern? Legality

Reputable Merchant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reputable Merchant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reputable Merchant 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 Reputable Merchant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Reputable Merchant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Reputable Merchant legal in Legacy? Legality

Reputable Merchant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reputable Merchant legal in Vintage? Legality

Reputable Merchant 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 Reputable Merchant legal in Pauper? Legality

Reputable Merchant is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Reputable Merchant from? Details

This printing of Reputable Merchant is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 217.

Reputable Merchant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Reputable Merchant's rarity? Details

Reputable Merchant is a common card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Reputable Merchant? Details

Reputable Merchant was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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

What is Reputable Merchant's power and toughness? Details

Reputable Merchant 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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