Quick Answer

Riddlekeeper is a rare Creature — Homunculus from CMD (CMD) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $9.76 USD. Legal in Commander.

Riddlekeeper MTG card

Riddlekeeper

Creature — Homunculus

Card Text

Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, that creature's controller mills two cards.

Fools surrender their sanity to his riddles. Even greater fools try to solve them.

Card Stats

1/4 rare CMC: 3.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Steve Prescott
Mill

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$9.76
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$13.99
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€6.89
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€1.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riddlekeeper? Basics

Riddlekeeper is a Creature — Homunculus card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, that creature's controller mills two cards."

How much mana does Riddlekeeper cost to cast? Basics

Riddlekeeper has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Riddlekeeper's mana cost of {2}{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.

Riddlekeeper has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Riddlekeeper's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, that creature's controller mills two cards."

What is the current price of Riddlekeeper? Pricing

The current market price for Riddlekeeper is approximately $9.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Riddlekeeper? Pricing

You can purchase Riddlekeeper 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 Riddlekeeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riddlekeeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riddlekeeper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Riddlekeeper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Riddlekeeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riddlekeeper 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 Riddlekeeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riddlekeeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riddlekeeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Riddlekeeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riddlekeeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Riddlekeeper 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 Riddlekeeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riddlekeeper 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 Riddlekeeper from? Details

This printing of Riddlekeeper is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 59.

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

What is Riddlekeeper's rarity? Details

Riddlekeeper is a rare card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Riddlekeeper? Details

Riddlekeeper was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Riddlekeeper's power and toughness? Details

Riddlekeeper is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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