Venser, Shaper Savant
TSRTime Spiral Remastered/#96/2021RareReprint
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.68
ManaPool$0.40
TCGplayer$1.13
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.29Low $0.69▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.9%30d▼ 19.3%90d▼ 11.7%
90d high
$1.40
90d low
$1.09
Paper printings priced
9
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.44
Foundations Jumpstart
- Down 19.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 19% below its 90 day high of $1.40.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (9 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 60% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
When Venser enters, return target spell or permanent to its owner's hand.
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Keywords
Flash
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (6)
wotc19 Mar 2021
If Venser's triggered ability targets a spell cast with flashback, that spell will be exiled instead of returning to its owner's hand.
wotc19 Mar 2021
If a copy of a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's moved there, then it will cease to exist as a state-based action. It can't be recast.
wotc19 Mar 2021
If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works even against a spell that can't be countered.
wotc14 Mar 2017
If Venser's triggered ability targets a spell cast with flashback, that spell will be exiled instead of returning to its owner's hand.
wotc14 Mar 2017
If a copy of a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's moved there, then it will cease to exist as a state-based action. It can't be recast.
wotc14 Mar 2017
If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
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About this card
Venser, Shaper Savant
Venser, Shaper Savant is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4). Printed 9 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.13 (down 19.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Venser, Shaper Savant FAQ
How much is Venser, Shaper Savant worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Venser, Shaper Savant is $1.13. It is down 19.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.09 to $1.40.
What is the cheapest printing of Venser, Shaper Savant?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Foundations Jumpstart at $0.44 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Venser, Shaper Savant?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Double Masters 2022 at $5.47 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Venser, Shaper Savant are there?
Venser, Shaper Savant has been printed 9 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Venser, Shaper Savant first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FUT #46, released 2007-05-04.
What is the newest printing of Venser, Shaper Savant?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FCA #6, released 2025-06-13.
Is there a foil version of Venser, Shaper Savant?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.81 versus $1.13 for nonfoil, which is 60% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Venser, Shaper Savant legal in Commander?
Yes, Venser, Shaper Savant is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.