Jester's Cap
Fifth Edition 385 • rare
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 385
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $3.07
What it does
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Search target player's library for three cards and exile them. Then that player shuffles.
"Know your foes' strengths as well as their weaknesses."— Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi machinist
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Jester's Cap on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Jester's Cap was originally introduced in the Ice Age expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1995, designed to introduce a high-impact disruption mechanic to the game. Its function, which allows a player to search an opponent's library and exile three cards, was a pioneering design that fundamentally changed how players approached deck-building and sideboard strategy by allowing them to systematically dismantle an opponent's key win conditions.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in early Magic art who was known for his distinct, expressive style. The artwork depicts a whimsical yet sinister cap, leaning into the carnival-esque aesthetic that defined much of the Ice Age set's thematic lore. When the card was reprinted in the Fifth Edition core set, it retained its iconic visual identity, cementing its status as one of the most recognizable artifact cards from the game’s early years.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Jester's Cap
Jester's Cap is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Fifth Edition 385 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Jester's Cap on collecto.rs?
Jester's Cap doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Jester's Cap?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Jester's Cap catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Jester's Cap is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
