Quick Answer

Roil Cartographer is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Rogue from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Roil Cartographer MTG card

Roil Cartographer

Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay six {E}: Draw three cards.

"The world shifts constantly, but that doesn't mean it can't be mapped. Our maps must shift as well."

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Miranda Meeks
Landfall

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roil Cartographer? Basics

Roil Cartographer is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay six {E}: Draw three cards."

How much mana does Roil Cartographer cost to cast? Basics

Roil Cartographer has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Roil Cartographer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Roil Cartographer 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.

Roil Cartographer's current oracle text is: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you get {E} (an energy counter). {T}, Pay six {E}: Draw three cards."

What is the current price of Roil Cartographer? Pricing

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Where can I buy Roil Cartographer? Pricing

You can purchase Roil Cartographer 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 Roil Cartographer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Roil Cartographer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Roil Cartographer legal in Modern? Legality

Roil Cartographer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Roil Cartographer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Roil Cartographer 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 Roil Cartographer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Roil Cartographer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Roil Cartographer legal in Legacy? Legality

Roil Cartographer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Roil Cartographer legal in Vintage? Legality

Roil Cartographer 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 Roil Cartographer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Roil Cartographer 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 Roil Cartographer from? Details

This printing of Roil Cartographer is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 511.

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

What is Roil Cartographer's rarity? Details

Roil Cartographer is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Roil Cartographer? Details

Roil Cartographer was illustrated by Miranda Meeks.

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

What is Roil Cartographer's power and toughness? Details

Roil Cartographer is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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