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Mercurial Chemister
CREATURE — HUMAN WIZARD Rare
Commander 2020 EDHREC #15,565
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Mercurial Chemister price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Mercurial Chemister Price Summary
Mercurial Chemister's current headline price is $0.13.
Mercurial Chemister Printings & Prices
4 printings
Mercurial Chemister has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Mercurial Chemister: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #180 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #221 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #180 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #180 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RTR-180 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mercurial Chemister Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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 legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mercurial Chemister Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 1, 2012 If 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.
- Oct 1, 2012 If the discarded card has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Mercurial Chemister has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #RTR-180 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| C20 #221 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C17 #180 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard |
| RTR #180 | 2012-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
| RTR #180 | 2012-10-05 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #RTR-180 
C17 #180 
RTR #180 Mercurial Chemister in Commander
Mercurial Chemister is the #15,565 most-played card on EDHREC, down 367 places over the last 30 days.
Mercurial Chemister FAQ
How much is Mercurial Chemister worth?
Mercurial Chemister is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Mercurial Chemister legal in Commander?
Yes — Mercurial Chemister is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mercurial Chemister been reprinted?
Yes — Mercurial Chemister has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mercurial Chemister cheap?
Mercurial Chemister trades at about $0.13 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,565 on EDHREC).