Scriv, the Obligator
SOCSecrets of Strixhaven Commander/#9/2026MythicBorderless
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€0.49
ManaPool$0.35
TCGplayer$0.61
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.40
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$4.00 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $2.29Low $1.29▲ 54.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.61TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 1.6%90d▼ 17.6%
90d high
$0.87
90d low
$0.54
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.39
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Down 1.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $0.87.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 36% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Inkling Bird
Flying, deathtouch
Whenever Scriv enters or attacks, create a white Aura enchantment token named Contract attached to target creature an opponent controls. The token has enchant creature and "Whenever enchanted creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn if it's attacking one of your opponents. Otherwise, its controller loses 2 life."
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Keywords
DeathtouchFlying
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 2026
In the rare case that the target creature is a legal target as Scriv's first ability resolves but the target creature can't legally be enchanted by the Contract token, the token won't be created at all.
wotc20 Mar 2026
If the target creature is an illegal target as Scriv's last ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The Contract token won't be created.
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About this card
Scriv, the Obligator
Scriv, the Obligator is a Legendary Creature — Inkling Bird, with mana cost {2}{W}{B} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.61 (down 1.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Scriv, the Obligator FAQ
How much is Scriv, the Obligator worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scriv, the Obligator is $0.61. It is down 1.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.54 to $0.87.
What is the cheapest printing of Scriv, the Obligator?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.39 on TCGplayer.
What set was Scriv, the Obligator first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOC #9, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Scriv, the Obligator?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.39 versus $0.61 for nonfoil, which is 36% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Scriv, the Obligator legal in Commander?
Yes, Scriv, the Obligator is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scriv, the Obligator legal in Modern?
Scriv, the Obligator is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scriv, the Obligator legal in Standard?
Scriv, the Obligator is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Scriv, the Obligator do?
Scriv, the Obligator is a Legendary Creature — Inkling Bird with mana cost {2}{W}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying, deathtouch Whenever Scriv enters or attacks, create a white Aura enchantment token named Contract attached to target creature an opponent controls. The token has enchant creature and "Whenever enchanted creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn if it's attacking one of your opponents. Otherwise, its controller loses 2 life."".