Quick Answer

Tomb Robber is a rare Creature — Human Pirate from RIX (RIX) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tomb Robber MTG card

Tomb Robber

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Menace {1}, Discard a card: This creature explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Xi Zhang
Explore Menace

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Market Prices

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$0.19
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$0.63
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomb Robber? Basics

Tomb Robber is a Creature — Human Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace {1}, Discard a card: This creature explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Tomb Robber cost to cast? Basics

Tomb Robber 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.

Tomb Robber'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.

Tomb Robber 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.

Tomb Robber's current oracle text is: "Menace {1}, Discard a card: This creature explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Tomb Robber? Pricing

The current market price for Tomb Robber is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Tomb Robber? Pricing

You can purchase Tomb Robber 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.

Tomb Robber normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.63

Is Tomb Robber legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tomb Robber in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tomb Robber legal in Modern? Legality

Tomb Robber is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tomb Robber legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tomb Robber 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 Tomb Robber legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tomb Robber is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tomb Robber legal in Legacy? Legality

Tomb Robber is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tomb Robber legal in Vintage? Legality

Tomb Robber 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 Tomb Robber legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tomb Robber 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 Tomb Robber from? Details

This printing of Tomb Robber is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 87.

Tomb Robber may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tomb Robber's rarity? Details

Tomb Robber is a rare card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Tomb Robber? Details

Tomb Robber was illustrated by Xi Zhang.

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

What is Tomb Robber's power and toughness? Details

Tomb Robber is a 1/1 creature.

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

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