Magic: The Gathering

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard

Secret Lair Drop 1196 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1196
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Wooden Cyclops
Finish: Foil

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$4.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$3.81 – $4.38 over the tracked period

$4.38Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard is a staple of Commander formats, favored by players for his unique ability to tutor creatures directly onto the battlefield. This Secret Lair iteration features distinctive art by Wooden Cyclops, offering a stylized, collector-focused aesthetic that sets it apart from the card's original Magic: The Gathering printings.

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Card face

What it does

2 generic mana green mana, tap, Put a verse counter on Yisan: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of verse counters on Yisan, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

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Formats

Where you can play it

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StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Yisan, the Wanderer Bard was originally introduced in the Journey into Nyx expansion as a central figure in the Theros block narrative. He is depicted as a charismatic storyteller whose songs have the power to manifest legends into reality, a thematic mechanic translated into his ability to search the deck for creatures of increasing cost. This specific rendition was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a curated line of premium, alternate-art cards sold directly to collectors.

The Secret Lair edition features artwork by the collective known as Wooden Cyclops. Their design choice for this card emphasizes a stylized, high-contrast aesthetic that leans into the mystical and folklore-inspired nature of the character. By reimagining the Bard through a more abstract and illustrative lens, the collaboration sought to distinguish this premium release from the standard core set printing, focusing on a vivid, modern art style that was well-received by players interested in unique visual treatments for their collections.

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About

About Yisan, the Wanderer Bard

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