Quick Answer

Soulcoil Viper is a uncommon Creature — Snake from LCI (LCI) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Soulcoil Viper MTG card

Soulcoil Viper

Creature — Snake

Card Text

{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Activate only as a sorcery. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)

"As the snake sheds its skin to be born anew, we cast off death to rise as servants of Aclazotz." —Vito, Church of Dusk heretic

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Allen Douglas

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soulcoil Viper? Basics

Soulcoil Viper is a Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Activate only as a sorcery. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)"

How much mana does Soulcoil Viper cost to cast? Basics

Soulcoil Viper has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Soulcoil Viper's mana cost of {2}{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.

Soulcoil Viper 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.

Soulcoil Viper's current oracle text is: "{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Activate only as a sorcery. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)"

What is the current price of Soulcoil Viper? Pricing

The current market price for Soulcoil Viper is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Soulcoil Viper? Pricing

You can purchase Soulcoil Viper 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.

Soulcoil Viper normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.11

Is Soulcoil Viper legal in Standard? Legality

Soulcoil Viper is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Soulcoil Viper legal in Modern? Legality

Soulcoil Viper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soulcoil Viper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soulcoil Viper 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 Soulcoil Viper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Soulcoil Viper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Soulcoil Viper legal in Legacy? Legality

Soulcoil Viper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soulcoil Viper legal in Vintage? Legality

Soulcoil Viper 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 Soulcoil Viper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soulcoil Viper 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 Soulcoil Viper from? Details

This printing of Soulcoil Viper is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 120.

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

What is Soulcoil Viper's rarity? Details

Soulcoil Viper is a uncommon card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Soulcoil Viper? Details

Soulcoil Viper was illustrated by Allen Douglas.

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

What is Soulcoil Viper's power and toughness? Details

Soulcoil Viper is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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