Merchant Scroll
Eighth Edition 91★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 91★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- David Martin
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Lat-Nam wizards trade knowledge on scrolls made of magic so they can better guard against thieves and spies.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merchant Scroll was originally released in the Homelands expansion in 1995, designed to provide blue decks with a specialized tutor effect for searching out instants. It later gained significant recognition as a staple in various formats, particularly due to its utility in setting up combos or finding specific answers at instant speed. The art for the Eighth Edition printing, which features the distinctive star collector number, was illustrated by Daren Bader, who brought a mystical and academic tone to the card that reflects its function as a tool for arcane discovery.
The Eighth Edition set served as a major turning point for the game, marking the introduction of a new modern card frame design. By reprinting older favorites like Merchant Scroll, the set allowed newer players to access essential cards while introducing them with updated aesthetic standards. The card was well-received by the competitive community for its efficiency in deck thinning and consistency, cementing its status as an enduring classic in the blue card pool.
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