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Tombstone, Career Criminal is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Villain from OM1 (OM1) costing {2}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Tombstone, Career Criminal MTG card

Tombstone, Career Criminal

Legendary Creature — Human Villain

Card Text

When Tombstone enters, return target Villain card from your graveyard to your hand. Villain spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Carlos Palma Cruchaga

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tombstone, Career Criminal? Basics

Tombstone, Career Criminal is a Legendary Creature — Human Villain card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Tombstone enters, return target Villain card from your graveyard to your hand. Villain spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Tombstone, Career Criminal cost to cast? Basics

Tombstone, Career Criminal 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.

Tombstone, Career Criminal'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.

Tombstone, Career Criminal 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.

Tombstone, Career Criminal's current oracle text is: "When Tombstone enters, return target Villain card from your graveyard to your hand. Villain spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Tombstone, Career Criminal? Pricing

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Where can I buy Tombstone, Career Criminal? Pricing

You can purchase Tombstone, Career Criminal 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 Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Standard? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Modern? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal 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 Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Legacy? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Vintage? Legality

Tombstone, Career Criminal 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 Tombstone, Career Criminal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tombstone, Career Criminal 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 Tombstone, Career Criminal from? Details

This printing of Tombstone, Career Criminal is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 63.

Tombstone, Career Criminal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tombstone, Career Criminal's rarity? Details

Tombstone, Career Criminal is a uncommon card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Tombstone, Career Criminal? Details

Tombstone, Career Criminal was illustrated by Carlos Palma Cruchaga.

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

What is Tombstone, Career Criminal's power and toughness? Details

Tombstone, Career Criminal 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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