Quick Answer

Spellbook Vendor is a rare Creature — Human Peasant from WOE (WOE) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Spellbook Vendor MTG card

Spellbook Vendor

Creature — Human Peasant

Card Text

Vigilance At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1}. When you do, create a Sorcerer Role token attached to target creature you control. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Scott Murphy
Role token Scry Vigilance

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.36
Foil
Buy
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spellbook Vendor? Basics

Spellbook Vendor is a Creature — Human Peasant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1}. When you do, create a Sorcerer Role token attached to target creature you control. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")"

How much mana does Spellbook Vendor cost to cast? Basics

Spellbook Vendor has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Spellbook Vendor's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Spellbook Vendor 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.

Spellbook Vendor's current oracle text is: "Vigilance At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {1}. When you do, create a Sorcerer Role token attached to target creature you control. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, scry 1.")"

What is the current price of Spellbook Vendor? Pricing

The current market price for Spellbook Vendor is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Spellbook Vendor? Pricing

You can purchase Spellbook Vendor 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.

Spellbook Vendor normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.27

Is Spellbook Vendor legal in Standard? Legality

Spellbook Vendor is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Spellbook Vendor legal in Modern? Legality

Spellbook Vendor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spellbook Vendor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spellbook Vendor 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 Spellbook Vendor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spellbook Vendor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spellbook Vendor legal in Legacy? Legality

Spellbook Vendor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spellbook Vendor legal in Vintage? Legality

Spellbook Vendor 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 Spellbook Vendor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spellbook Vendor 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 Spellbook Vendor from? Details

This printing of Spellbook Vendor is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 31.

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

What is Spellbook Vendor's rarity? Details

Spellbook Vendor is a rare card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Spellbook Vendor? Details

Spellbook Vendor 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.

What is Spellbook Vendor's power and toughness? Details

Spellbook Vendor 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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