Retromancer
USGUrza's Saga/#209/1998Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.09 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.9%90d▲ 38.5%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Urza's Saga
- Up 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.18.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Lizard Shaman
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, this creature deals 3 damage to that spell or ability's controller.
3 / 3
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings
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About this card
Retromancer
Retromancer is a Creature — Lizard Shaman, with mana cost {2}{R}{R} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Retromancer FAQ
How much is Retromancer worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Retromancer is $0.18. It is up 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Retromancer?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Retromancer first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #209, released 1998-10-12.
Is Retromancer legal in Commander?
Yes, Retromancer is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Retromancer legal in Modern?
Retromancer is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Retromancer legal in Standard?
Retromancer is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Retromancer do?
Retromancer is a Creature — Lizard Shaman with mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, this creature deals 3 damage to that spell or ability's controller.".