Meletis Charlatan
THSTheros/#54/2013Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 15.4%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
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Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Theros
- Up 15.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 273% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
, : The controller of target instant or sorcery spell copies it. That player may choose new targets for the copy.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (5)
wotc15 Sept 2013
Meletis Charlatan's ability can target any instant or sorcery spell, not just one with targets and not just one that you control.
wotc15 Sept 2013
When the ability resolves, it creates a copy of the spell. The controller of the original spell controls the copy. That copy is created on the stack, so it's not “cast.” Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won't trigger. The copy will then resolve like a normal spell, after players get a chance to cast spells and activate abilities.
wotc15 Sept 2013
The copy will have the same targets as the spell it's copying unless its controller chooses new ones. That player may change any number of the targets, including all of them or none of them. If, for one of the targets, that player can't choose a new legal target, then it remains unchanged (even if the current target is illegal).
wotc15 Sept 2013
If the spell being copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast (like Curse of the Swine has), the copy has the same value of X.
wotc15 Sept 2013
If the spell being copied is modal (that is, it says “Choose one —” or the like), the copy will have the same mode. Its controller can't choose a different one.
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About this card
Meletis Charlatan
Meletis Charlatan is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (up 15.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Meletis Charlatan FAQ
How much is Meletis Charlatan worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Meletis Charlatan is $0.15. It is up 15.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Meletis Charlatan?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Theros at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Meletis Charlatan first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from THS #54, released 2013-09-27.
Is there a foil version of Meletis Charlatan?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.56 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 273% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Meletis Charlatan legal in Commander?
Yes, Meletis Charlatan is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Meletis Charlatan legal in Modern?
Yes, Meletis Charlatan is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Meletis Charlatan legal in Standard?
Meletis Charlatan is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Meletis Charlatan do?
Meletis Charlatan is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}{U}, {T}: The controller of target instant or sorcery spell copies it. That player may choose new targets for the copy.".