| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| artist |
string |
"Svetlin Velinov" |
Name of artist. |
| borderColor |
string |
"black" |
Color of the border. Can be black, borderless, gold, silver, or white. |
| colorIdentity |
array(string) |
["B","R","U"] |
List of all colors in card’s mana cost, rules text and any color indicator. |
| colorIndicator |
array(string) |
[] |
List of all colors in card’s color indicator (a symbol showing the colors of the card). Usually found only on cards without mana costs and other special cards. |
| colors |
array(string) |
["B","R","U"] |
List of all colors in card’s mana cost and any color indicator. Some cards are special (such as Devoid cards or other cards with certain rules text). |
| convertedManaCost |
float |
4.0 |
The converted mana cost of the card. |
| duelDeck |
string |
"" |
If the card is in a duel deck product, can be a or b. (If not in duel deck product, duelDeck is usually ommitted.) |
| faceConvertedManaCost |
float |
4.0 |
The converted mana cost of the face (half, or part) of the card. |
| flavorText |
string |
"\"Whatever hatred destroys, a single act of trust can revive.\"" |
Italicized text found below the rules text that has no game function. |
| foreignData |
array(object) |
|
|
| flavorText |
string |
"Schwester von Nicol Bolas. Überlebende des Krieges der Drachenältesten. Die bösartigste ihrer Art." |
Flavor text in foreign language. |
| language |
string |
"German" |
Foreign language of card. Can be English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Promo cards can be Hebrew, Latin, Ancient Greek, Arabic, Sanskrit, or Phyrexian. |
| multiverseId |
integer |
447637 |
Multiverse ID of the card. |
| name |
string |
"Palladia-Mors, die Verwüsterin" |
Name of the card in foreign language. |
| text |
string |
"Fliegend, Wachsamkeit, verursacht Trampelschaden\nPalladia-Mors, die Verwüsterin, hat Fluchsicherheit, falls sie noch keinen Schaden zugefügt hat." |
Rules text of the card in foreign language. |
| type |
string |
"Legendäre Kreatur — Ältester, Drache" |
Type in foreign language. |
| frameEffect |
string |
"originpwdfc" |
Effect found on the card frame style. Can be legendary, miracle, nyxtouched, draft, devoid, tombstone, colorshifted, sunmoondfc, compasslanddfc, originpwdfc, or mooneldrazidfc. (If none, it is usually omitted.) |
| frameVersion |
string |
"2015" |
Version of the card frame style. Can be 1993, 1997, 2003, 2015, or future. |
| hand |
string |
"+0" |
Starting maximum hand size total modifier. A plus or minus character preceeds an integer. Used only on Vanguard cards. |
| hasFoil |
bool |
true |
Can the card be found in foil? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| hasNonFoil |
bool |
true |
Can the card be found in non-foil? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isAlternative |
bool |
false |
Is the card a "secret foil" in the set? This is a feature found in sets such as UNH, 10E, CN2, BBD, and PLS. Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isFoilOnly |
bool |
false |
Can the card only be found in foil? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isOnlineOnly |
bool |
false |
Is the card only available online? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isOversized |
bool |
false |
Is the card oversized? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isReserved |
bool |
false |
Is the card on the Reserved List? Can be true or false. (If false, isReserved is usually omitted.) |
| isTimeshifted |
bool |
false |
Card is “timeshifted”, a feature from Time Spiral block. Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| layout |
string |
"transform" |
Type of card. Can be normal, split, flip, transform, meld, leveler, saga, planar, scheme, vanguard, token, double_faced_token, emblem, augment, or host. (If normal, it is usually omitted.) |
| legalities |
object |
"{"1v1": "Legal", "brawl": "Legal", "commander": "Legal", "duel": "Legal", "frontier": "Legal", "legacy": "Legal", "modern": "Legal", "standard": "Legal", "vintage": "Legal"}" |
Keys are Magic play formats. Can be 1v1, brawl, commander, duel, frontier, future, legacy, modern, oldschool, pauper, penny, standard, or vintage. Values can be Legal, Restricted, Banned, or Future. (“Future” is used for a revision of the format in which the card will be legal soon. If the format is not listed, it is assumed the card is not legal in that format.) |
| life |
string |
"+0" |
Starting life total modifier. A plus or minus character preceeds an integer. Used only on Vanguard cards. |
| loyalty |
string |
"7" |
Planeswalker loyalty value. |
| manaCost |
string |
"{1}{U}{B}{R}" |
Mana cost of the card. |
| multiverseId |
integer |
447354 |
An integer most cards have which Wizards uses as a card identifier. |
| name |
string |
"Nicol Bolas, the Ravager" |
Name of the card. (If the card is in an Un-set and has multiple printings, a space and letter enclosed in parentheses, starting with (b), follows the name.) |
| names |
array(string) |
["Nicol Bolas, the Ravager","Nicol Bolas, the Arisen"] |
Names of each face on the card. Meld cards are listed in the order of CardA, Meld, CardB. |
| number |
string |
"218" |
Number of the card. |
| originalText |
string |
"Flying\r\nWhen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager enters the battlefield, each opponent discards a card.\r\n{4}{U}{B}{R}: Exile Nicol Bolas, the Ravager, then return him to the battlefield transformed under his owner's control. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery." |
Text on the card as originally printed. |
| originalType |
string |
"Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon" |
Type as originally printed. Includes any supertypes and subtypes. |
| printings |
array(string) |
["M19","PM19"] |
List of sets the card was printed in, in uppercase. |
| power |
string |
"4" |
Power of the creature. |
| rarity |
string |
"mythic" |
Rarity. Can be basic, common, uncommon, rare, or mythic |
| rulings |
array(object) |
|
|
| date |
string |
"2018-07-13" |
Date (OBDC standard) of ruling for the card. |
| text |
string |
"When Nicol Bolas’s enters-the-battlefield triggered ability resolves, first the next opponent in turn order (or, if it’s an opponent’s turn, that opponent) chooses a card in their hand without revealing it, then each other opponent in turn order does the same. Then all the chosen cards are discarded at the same time." |
Text of ruling for the card. |
| scryfallId |
string |
"7b215968-93a6-4278-ac61-4e3e8c3c3943" |
A universal unique id (v4) generated by Scryfall. Note that cards with multiple faces are not unique. |
| side |
string |
"a" |
Identifier of the side. Used on cards with multiple faces, such as flip, split, transform cards. Can be a, b, or c. |
| starter |
bool |
false |
Is the card only not found in a booster pack? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) Will be changed to isStarter in 4.2.2. |
| subtypes |
array(string) |
["Elder","Dragon"] |
List of card subtypes found after em-dash. |
| supertypes |
array(string) |
["Legendary"] |
List of card supertypes found before em-dash. |
| tcgplayerProductId |
integer |
168451 |
Numeric identifier for the card for TCGPlayer. |
| tcgplayerPurchaseUrl |
string |
"https://mtgjson.com/links/c9231e9296c7917d" |
URL which redirects to TCGPlayer website’s card page. |
| text |
string |
"Flying\nWhen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager enters the battlefield, each opponent discards a card.\n{4}{U}{B}{R}: Exile Nicol Bolas, the Ravager, then return him to the battlefield transformed under his owner's control. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery." |
Rules text of the card. |
| toughness |
string |
"4" |
Toughness of the card. |
| type |
string |
"Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon" |
Type of the card. Includes any supertypes and subtypes. |
| types |
array(string) |
["Creature"] |
List of types of the card. |
| uuid |
string |
"3e429ea6-ba18-5c2f-ab17-66fff0820ef2" |
A universal unique id (v5) generated by MTGJSON. Each entry is unique. |
| variations |
array(string) |
[] |
uuid field of cards with alternate printings with the same set code (excluding Un-sets). |
| watermark |
string |
"" |
Name of the watermark on the card. Can be one of many different values, including a guild name, clan name, or wotc for the shooting star. (If there isn’t one, it can be an empty string, but it is usually omitted.) |
Token |
|
|
|
| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| artist |
string |
"Jack Wang" |
Name of artist. |
| borderColor |
string |
"black" |
Color of the border. Can be black, borderless, gold, silver, or white. |
| colorIdentity |
array(string) |
["G","W"] |
List of all colors in card’s mana |
| colorIndicator |
array(string) |
[] |
List of all colors in card’s color indicator. Usually found only on cards without mana costs and other special cards. |
| colors |
array(string) |
["G","W"] |
List of all colors in card’s mana cost and any color indicator. |
| isOnlineOnly |
bool |
false |
Is the token only available online? Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| loyalty |
string |
"7" |
Planeswalker loyalty value. |
| name |
string |
"Elf Knight" |
Name of the token. |
| number |
string |
"2" |
Number of the token card. |
| power |
string |
"2" |
Power of the creature. |
| reverseRelated |
array(string) |
["Assemble","Conclave Cavalier","Conclave Guildmage","Sprouting Renewal"] |
List of cards in the same set which reference the token. |
| scryfallId |
string |
"74506297-41ad-40e5-bb05-175650ff4907" |
A universal unique id (v4) generated by Scryfall. Note that cards with multiple faces are not unique. |
| side |
string |
"a" |
Identifier of the side. Used on cards with multiple faces, such as flip, split, transform cards. Can be a, b, or c. |
| text |
string |
"Vigilance" |
Rules text of the token. |
| toughness |
string |
"4" |
Toughness of the creature. |
| type |
string |
"Token Creature — Elf Knight" |
Type of the token. Includes any supertypes and subtypes. Will have either Token or Emblem listed as if a card type. |
| uuid |
string |
"b408de19-f203-502d-8325-28304ec21602" |
A universal unique id (v5) generated by MTGJSON. Each entry is unique. |
| watermark |
string |
"selesnya" |
Name of the watermark on the card. Can be one of many different values, including a guild name, clan name, or wotc for the shooting star. (If there isn’t one, it can be an empty string, but it is usually omitted.) |
| |
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|
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Set |
|
|
|
| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| baseSetSize |
integer |
280 |
Number of cards in the set. Note that Wizards sometimes prints extra cards beyond the set size into promos or supplemental products. |
| block |
string |
"Core Set 2019" |
Block the set was in. |
| boosterV3 |
array(string) |
"boosterV3": [ [ "rare", "mythic rare" ], "uncommon", "uncommon", "uncommon", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "common", "land", "marketing" ] |
Contents of a typical booster. |
| cards |
array(object) |
|
List of cards. (See Card table.) |
| code |
string |
"M19" |
Set code for the set. |
| codeV3 |
string |
|
Alternate set code Wizards uses for a select few duel deck sets. (If there is not an alternate set code, this field is omitted.) |
| isFoilOnly |
bool |
false |
Set available only in foil. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| isOnlineOnly |
bool |
false |
Set available online only. Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| meta |
object |
{"date": "2018-12-18","version": "4.2.0"} |
Keys are date and version. Date (OBDC standard) is date of build. Version is version of MTGJSON release. |
| mtgoCode |
string |
"M19" |
Set code for the set as it appears on Magic: The Gathering Online. |
| name |
string |
"Core Set 2019" |
Name of the set. |
| releaseDate |
string |
"2018-07-13" |
Date of release for the set. |
| tcgplayerGroupId |
integer |
2199 |
Group ID of the set on TCGPlayer. |
| tokens |
array(object) |
|
List of tokens for the set. (See Token table.) |
| totalSetSize |
integer |
314 |
Total number of cards in the set, including promos and related supplemental products. |
| type |
string |
"core" |
Type of set. Can be core, expansion, masters, masterpiece, from_the_vault, spellbook, premium_deck, duel_deck, draft_innovation, treasure_chest, commander, planechase, archenemy, vanguard, funny, starter, box, promo, token, or memorabilia. |
Keywords |
|
|
|
| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| AbilityWords |
array(string) |
[…"undergrowth",…] |
List of ability words found in rules text on cards. |
| KeywordAbilities |
array(string) |
[…"convoke",…] |
List of keyword abilities found in rules text on cards. |
| KeywordActions |
array(string) |
[…"surveil",…] |
List of keyword actions found in rules text on cards. |
| |
|
|
|
Set List |
|
|
|
| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| code |
string |
"M19" |
Set code for the set. |
| isFoilOnly |
bool |
false |
Set only has foil cards. Can be true or false. (If false, it is usually omitted.) |
| name |
string |
"Core Set 2019" |
Name for the set. |
| releaseDate |
string |
"2018-07-13" |
Release date (OBDC standard) for the set. If the set was not formally released as a product, can be null. |
Version |
|
|
|
| Property |
Value |
Example |
Description |
| date |
string |
"2018-12-18" |
Date of the MTGJSON build. |
| version |
string |
"4.2.0" |
Version of the MTGJSON build. |