Merciless Javelineer
AKHAmonkhet/#202/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.9%30d▼ 5.9%90d▼ 5.9%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Amonkhet
- Down 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 11% below its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 212% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Minotaur Warrior
, Discard a card: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. That creature can't block this turn.
4 / 2
Card capabilities
CreatureDiscard
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc18 Apr 2017
The target creature won’t be able to block even if the -1/-1 counter is removed from it or if the -1/-1 counter can’t be put on it.
wotc18 Apr 2017
Once a creature has blocked, Merciless Javelineer’s ability can’t undo that block.
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About this card
Merciless Javelineer
Merciless Javelineer is a Creature — Minotaur Warrior, with mana cost {2}{B}{R} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Merciless Javelineer FAQ
How much is Merciless Javelineer worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Merciless Javelineer is $0.16. It is down 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Merciless Javelineer?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Amonkhet at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Merciless Javelineer first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AKH #202, released 2017-04-28.
Is there a foil version of Merciless Javelineer?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.50 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 212% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Merciless Javelineer legal in Commander?
Yes, Merciless Javelineer is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Merciless Javelineer legal in Modern?
Yes, Merciless Javelineer is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Merciless Javelineer legal in Standard?
Merciless Javelineer is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Merciless Javelineer do?
Merciless Javelineer is a Creature — Minotaur Warrior with mana cost {2}{B}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}, Discard a card: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. That creature can't block this turn.".