Quick Answer

Avalanche Riders is a rare Creature — Human Nomad from F04 (F04) costing {3}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Avalanche Riders MTG card

Avalanche Riders

Creature — Human Nomad

Card Text

Haste Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, destroy target land.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 F04 F04 🎨 Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Echo Haste

Market Prices

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$5.59
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€1.74
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€2.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avalanche Riders? Basics

Avalanche Riders is a Creature — Human Nomad card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, destroy target land."

How much mana does Avalanche Riders cost to cast? Basics

Avalanche Riders has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Avalanche Riders's mana cost of {3}{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.

Avalanche Riders has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Avalanche Riders's current oracle text is: "Haste Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, destroy target land."

What is the current price of Avalanche Riders? Pricing

Price data for Avalanche Riders is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Avalanche Riders? Pricing

You can purchase Avalanche Riders 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.

Is Avalanche Riders legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Avalanche Riders in Standard is not available.

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

Is Avalanche Riders legal in Modern? Legality

Avalanche Riders is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Avalanche Riders legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Avalanche Riders 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 Avalanche Riders legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Avalanche Riders in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Avalanche Riders legal in Legacy? Legality

Avalanche Riders is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Avalanche Riders legal in Vintage? Legality

Avalanche Riders 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 Avalanche Riders legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Avalanche Riders 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 Avalanche Riders from? Details

This printing of Avalanche Riders is from F04 (F04), with collector number 9.

Avalanche Riders may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Avalanche Riders's rarity? Details

Avalanche Riders is a rare card in F04.

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

Who illustrated Avalanche Riders? Details

Avalanche Riders was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..

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

What is Avalanche Riders's power and toughness? Details

Avalanche Riders is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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