Quick Answer

Alpine Guide is a uncommon Snow Creature — Human Scout from MH1 (MH1) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Alpine Guide MTG card

Alpine Guide

Snow Creature — Human Scout

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Mountain card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. This creature attacks each combat if able. When this creature leaves the battlefield, sacrifice a Mountain.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alpine Guide? Basics

Alpine Guide is a Snow Creature — Human Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Mountain card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. This creature attacks each combat if able. When this creature leaves the battlefield, sacrifice a Mountain."

How much mana does Alpine Guide cost to cast? Basics

Alpine Guide has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Alpine Guide's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Alpine Guide has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Alpine Guide's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Mountain card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. This creature attacks each combat if able. When this creature leaves the battlefield, sacrifice a Mountain."

What is the current price of Alpine Guide? Pricing

The current market price for Alpine Guide is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Alpine Guide? Pricing

You can purchase Alpine Guide from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Alpine Guide normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.34

Is Alpine Guide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alpine Guide in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Alpine Guide legal in Modern? Legality

Alpine Guide is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Alpine Guide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Alpine Guide is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Alpine Guide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Alpine Guide in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Alpine Guide legal in Legacy? Legality

Alpine Guide is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Alpine Guide legal in Vintage? Legality

Alpine Guide is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Alpine Guide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Alpine Guide in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Alpine Guide from? Details

This printing of Alpine Guide is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 117.

Alpine Guide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alpine Guide's rarity? Details

Alpine Guide is a uncommon card in MH1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Alpine Guide? Details

Alpine Guide was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Alpine Guide's power and toughness? Details

Alpine Guide is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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