Venser, Shaper Savant (V13 #15)

Venser, Shaper Savant is a mythic printing from From the Vault: Twenty (V13 #15), a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard. Illustrated by Eric Deschamps.
Card text
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
When Venser enters, return target spell or permanent to its owner's hand.
His marvels of artifice pale in comparison to the developing machinery of his mind.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Creature — Human Wizard |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Set | From the Vault: Twenty (V13) |
| Collector number | 15 |
| Artist | Eric Deschamps |
| Released | 2013-08-23 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $1.61 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- March 14, 2017 — If Venser's triggered ability targets a spell cast with flashback, that spell will be exiled instead of returning to its owner's hand.
- March 14, 2017 — If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
- March 14, 2017 — If a copy of a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's moved there, then it will cease to exist as a state-based action. It can't be recast.
- March 19, 2021 — If Venser's triggered ability targets a spell cast with flashback, that spell will be exiled instead of returning to its owner's hand.
- March 19, 2021 — If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works even against a spell that can't be countered.
- March 19, 2021 — If a copy of a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's moved there, then it will cease to exist as a state-based action. It can't be recast.
Other printings of Venser, Shaper Savant
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Venser, Shaper Savant:
- Venser, Shaper Savant (2X2 #435)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (2X2 #66)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (FCA #6)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (FUT #46)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (J25 #66)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (MM3 #55)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (PLST #TSR-96)
- Venser, Shaper Savant (TSR #96)
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