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Mercurial Chemister
C17 · Commander 2017 #180 · Rare · released 2017-08-25
{3}{U}{R}
Creature — Human Wizard
{U}, {T}: Draw two cards.
{R}, {T}, Discard a card: This creature deals damage to target creature equal to the discarded card's mana value.
What some see as "distracted" is really "fathoming the unfathomable."
Mercurial Chemister is a rare red-blue creature from Commander 2017 (2017). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2012 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.37 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.37
Format legality
Where you can play Mercurial Chemister in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.37 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica | 180 | Rare | $0.28 | $0.37 |
| Commander 2017 This page | 180 | Rare | $0.37 | — |
| Commander 2020 | 221 | Rare | $0.13 | — |
| The List | RTR-180 | Rare | $0.12 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2012-10-01If the discarded card has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0.
- 2012-10-01If the discarded card has no mana symbols in its upper right corner (because it's a land card, for example), its mana value is 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercurial Chemister legal in Commander?
Yes — Mercurial Chemister is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mercurial Chemister legal in?
Mercurial Chemister is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Mercurial Chemister been printed?
Mercurial Chemister has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2012 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Mercurial Chemister?
The cheapest printing is The List (#RTR-180) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Mercurial Chemister?
This printing of Mercurial Chemister was illustrated by Wesley Burt.