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Merchant of Venom
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #27 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{3}{B}
Creature — Cat Warlock
Menace
When this creature enters, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Whenever a player sacrifices a permanent, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Ulna Alley is a maze of market stalls where anything can be purchased for the right price.
Merchant of Venom is a rare black creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $0.42 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.30
Format legality
Where you can play Merchant of Venom in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.31 to $0.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander | 76 | Rare | $0.42 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 27 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20When Merchant of Venom's second ability resolves, first the player whose turn it is chooses which creature they're going to sacrifice, then each other player in turn order does the same. Players will know the choices of previous players when making their choices. Then all chosen creatures are sacrificed by their controllers simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
Is Merchant of Venom legal in Commander?
Yes — Merchant of Venom is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Merchant of Venom legal in?
Merchant of Venom is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Merchant of Venom been printed?
Merchant of Venom has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Merchant of Venom?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#27) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Merchant of Venom?
This printing of Merchant of Venom was illustrated by Diana Franco.