Quick Answer

Stack of Paperwork is a rare Enchantment from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {W}. Current price: $0.42 USD.

Stack of Paperwork MTG card

Stack of Paperwork

Enchantment

Card Text

When Stack of Paperwork enters, draw a card. Combat damage uses the stack. (Combat damage assignment can be responded to before damage is dealt. You know, like it used to.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Hanspeter Ziegler

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.42
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stack of Paperwork? Basics

Stack of Paperwork is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Stack of Paperwork enters, draw a card. Combat damage uses the stack. (Combat damage assignment can be responded to before damage is dealt. You know, like it used to.)"

How much mana does Stack of Paperwork cost to cast? Basics

Stack of Paperwork has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Stack of Paperwork's mana cost of {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.

Stack of Paperwork has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Stack of Paperwork's current oracle text is: "When Stack of Paperwork enters, draw a card. Combat damage uses the stack. (Combat damage assignment can be responded to before damage is dealt. You know, like it used to.)"

What is the current price of Stack of Paperwork? Pricing

The current market price for Stack of Paperwork is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Stack of Paperwork? Pricing

You can purchase Stack of Paperwork 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 Stack of Paperwork legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stack of Paperwork legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Modern is not available.

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

Is Stack of Paperwork legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Stack of Paperwork legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stack of Paperwork legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Stack of Paperwork legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork in Vintage is not available.

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 Stack of Paperwork legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stack of Paperwork 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 Stack of Paperwork from? Details

This printing of Stack of Paperwork is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 13.

Stack of Paperwork may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stack of Paperwork's rarity? Details

Stack of Paperwork is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Stack of Paperwork? Details

Stack of Paperwork was illustrated by Hanspeter Ziegler.

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

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks