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Merchant of Venom Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #27 · Art by Diana Franco
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#27Rare

Merchant of Venom

Creature · Cat WarlockMenace
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SOC #27 nonfoil
$0.26 +18.2% +$0.04, 7 days
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−13.3%
EDHREC rank
#10,693 Up 269 in 30 days
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Merchant of Venom Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, up 18.2% over 7 days, down 13.3% over 30 days, down 33.3% over 90 days.

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Merchant of Venom Printings & Prices

Merchant of Venom has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #27
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Merchant of Venom Rules Text & Legality

Merchant of Venom

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 legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Merchant of Venom Rulings

  • Mar 20, 2026

    When 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Merchant of Venom has been reprinted 2 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 93% in 30 days.

  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander · Extended ArtSOC #76
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #27

Merchant of Venom in Commander

Merchant of Venom is the #10,693 most-played card on EDHREC, up 269 places over the last 30 days.

#10,693 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 269 in 30 days

Merchant of Venom FAQ

How much is Merchant of Venom worth?

Merchant of Venom is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Merchant of Venom legal in Commander?

Yes. Merchant of Venom is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Merchant of Venom been reprinted?

Yes. Merchant of Venom has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Merchant of Venom cheap?

Merchant of Venom trades at about $0.26; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,693 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Merchant of Venom?

Cards that fill a similar role include Plaguecrafter, Fleshbag Marauder, Demon's Disciple.