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The Traveling Postman is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Artist from UNK (UNK) costing {1}{U}{R}{W}.

The Traveling Postman MTG card

The Traveling Postman

Legendary Creature — Human Artist

Card Text

Flying Whenever The Traveling Postman deals combat damage to a player, choose Magic cards at random until you find one that creates a token other than a copy. Create a token of the type of your choice that card can create. (Many Magic search engines have "random card" functions.)

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3/4 rare UNK UNK
Flying

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Traveling Postman? Basics

The Traveling Postman is a Legendary Creature — Human Artist card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever The Traveling Postman deals combat damage to a player, choose Magic cards at random until you find one that creates a token other than a copy. Create a token of the type of your choice that card can create. (Many Magic search engines have "random card" functions.)"

How much mana does The Traveling Postman cost to cast? Basics

The Traveling Postman has a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{W}, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, 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.

The Traveling Postman's mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{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.

The Traveling Postman has a mana value of 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.

The Traveling Postman's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever The Traveling Postman deals combat damage to a player, choose Magic cards at random until you find one that creates a token other than a copy. Create a token of the type of your choice that card can create. (Many Magic search engines have "random card" functions.)"

What is the current price of The Traveling Postman? Pricing

Price data for The Traveling Postman is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Traveling Postman? Pricing

You can purchase The Traveling Postman 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 The Traveling Postman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Traveling Postman legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Traveling Postman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman in Commander is not available.

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

Is The Traveling Postman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Traveling Postman legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Traveling Postman legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman 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 The Traveling Postman legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Traveling Postman 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 The Traveling Postman from? Details

This printing of The Traveling Postman is from UNK (UNK), with collector number RZ04t.

The Traveling Postman may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Traveling Postman's rarity? Details

The Traveling Postman is a rare card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated The Traveling Postman? Details

The Traveling Postman was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is The Traveling Postman's power and toughness? Details

The Traveling Postman is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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