Relic Vial
ZNRZendikar Rising/#250/2020Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.32
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 6.9%30d▲ 19.2%90d▲ 14.8%
90d high
$0.31
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Zendikar Rising
- Up 19.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.31.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 35% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, , Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card.
As long as you control a Cleric, this artifact has "Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (4)
wotc25 Sept 2020
Once Relic Vial’s ability has triggered, that ability resolves even if you no longer control a Cleric.
wotc25 Sept 2020
If Relic Vial leaves the battlefield at the same time as each Cleric you control, the triggered ability triggers for any creatures you control that die at the same time (possibly including those Clerics).
wotc25 Sept 2020
In a Two-Headed Giant game, Relic Vial’s ability causes the opposing team to lose 2 life and you to gain 1 life.
wotc25 Sept 2020
If you sacrifice the only Cleric you control to activate Relic Vial’s first ability, the triggered ability it gives itself triggers.
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About this card
Relic Vial
Relic Vial is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (up 19.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Relic Vial FAQ
How much is Relic Vial worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Relic Vial is $0.31. It is up 19.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.31.
What is the cheapest printing of Relic Vial?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Zendikar Rising at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What set was Relic Vial first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ZNR #250, released 2020-09-25.
Is there a foil version of Relic Vial?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.42 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 35% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Relic Vial legal in Commander?
Yes, Relic Vial is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Relic Vial legal in Modern?
Yes, Relic Vial is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Relic Vial legal in Standard?
Relic Vial is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Relic Vial do?
Relic Vial is an Artifact with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Draw a card. As long as you control a Cleric, this artifact has "Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."".