Quick Answer

Backwoods Survivalists is a common Creature — Human Warrior from EMN (EMN) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Backwoods Survivalists MTG card

Backwoods Survivalists

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Delirium — This creature gets +1/+1 and has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

Paranoia has driven some Kessig communities to hunt down anything—and anyone—that travels through their woods.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 4.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Chris Rallis
Delirium

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$0.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backwoods Survivalists? Basics

Backwoods Survivalists is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Delirium — This creature gets +1/+1 and has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Backwoods Survivalists cost to cast? Basics

Backwoods Survivalists has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Backwoods Survivalists's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Backwoods Survivalists 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.

Backwoods Survivalists's current oracle text is: "Delirium — This creature gets +1/+1 and has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Backwoods Survivalists? Pricing

The current market price for Backwoods Survivalists is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Backwoods Survivalists? Pricing

You can purchase Backwoods Survivalists 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.

Backwoods Survivalists normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.18

Is Backwoods Survivalists legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Backwoods Survivalists in Standard is not available.

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

Is Backwoods Survivalists legal in Modern? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Backwoods Survivalists legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists 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 Backwoods Survivalists legal in Pioneer? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Backwoods Survivalists legal in Legacy? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Backwoods Survivalists legal in Vintage? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists 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 Backwoods Survivalists legal in Pauper? Legality

Backwoods Survivalists is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Backwoods Survivalists from? Details

This printing of Backwoods Survivalists is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 150.

Backwoods Survivalists may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Backwoods Survivalists's rarity? Details

Backwoods Survivalists is a common card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Backwoods Survivalists? Details

Backwoods Survivalists was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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

What is Backwoods Survivalists's power and toughness? Details

Backwoods Survivalists is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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