Monster Manual // Zoological Study Proxy
Artifact — Book // Sorcery — Adventure · Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (4)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1782 | 2024-08-27 | $14.55 |
| Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | 242 | 2022-06-10 | $8.95 |
| Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos | 242s | 2022-06-10 | $12.86 |
| Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | 591 | 2022-06-10 | $9.54 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Monster Manual // Zoological Study cost?
Around $9.47 on the open market for the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate printing (price snapshot 2026-07-24; live prices move daily).
How much does a Monster Manual // Zoological Study proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Monster Manual // Zoological Study proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.