Merchant Ship
Creature — Human · Uncommon
Merchant Ship is currently worth about $43.78 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you gain 2 life. When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Creature — Human
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- P/T
- 0/2
Playability
#28332 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Nights | 17 | Uncommon | $43.78 | — |
Price intelligence
Arabian Nights #17 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $43.78 | 2026-09-22 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$43.78 – $46.42 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Merchant Ship worth?
Merchant Ship is currently worth about $43.78 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Merchant Ship printed in?
Merchant Ship has been printed in 1 set, including Arabian Nights.
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Is Merchant Ship legal in Commander?
Yes — Merchant Ship is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Merchant Ship legal in Modern?
Merchant Ship is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Merchant Ship on the Reserved List?
Yes — Merchant Ship is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Arabian Nights
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