Vex
DSTDarksteel/#36/2004Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.05TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 16.7%30d▼ 16.7%90d▼ 16.7%
90d high
$0.07
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.05
Darksteel
- Down 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 29% below its 90 day high of $0.07.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1100% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. That spell's controller may draw a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Vex
Vex is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.05 (down 16.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Vex FAQ
How much is Vex worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Vex is $0.05. It is down 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Vex?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Darksteel at $0.05 on TCGplayer.
What set was Vex first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DST #36, released 2004-02-06.
Is there a foil version of Vex?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.60 versus $0.05 for nonfoil, which is 1100% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Vex legal in Commander?
Yes, Vex is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Vex legal in Modern?
Yes, Vex is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Vex legal in Standard?
Vex is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Vex do?
Vex is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. That spell's controller may draw a card.".