Quick Answer

Barbarian Riftcutter is a common Creature — Human Barbarian from RAV (RAV) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Barbarian Riftcutter MTG card

Barbarian Riftcutter

Creature — Human Barbarian

Card Text

{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target land.

"Riftcutters are suicidal anarchists, waving those lightning axes around so much that the walls are as likely to fall as their foes." —Heruj, Selesnya initiate

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Carl Critchlow

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.33
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbarian Riftcutter? Basics

Barbarian Riftcutter is a Creature — Human Barbarian card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target land."

How much mana does Barbarian Riftcutter cost to cast? Basics

Barbarian Riftcutter has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Barbarian Riftcutter's mana cost of {4}{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.

Barbarian Riftcutter has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Barbarian Riftcutter's current oracle text is: "{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target land."

What is the current price of Barbarian Riftcutter? Pricing

The current market price for Barbarian Riftcutter is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Barbarian Riftcutter? Pricing

You can purchase Barbarian Riftcutter 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.

Barbarian Riftcutter normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.33

Is Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Barbarian Riftcutter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Modern? Legality

Barbarian Riftcutter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Barbarian Riftcutter 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 Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Barbarian Riftcutter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Legacy? Legality

Barbarian Riftcutter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Vintage? Legality

Barbarian Riftcutter 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 Barbarian Riftcutter legal in Pauper? Legality

Barbarian Riftcutter 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 Barbarian Riftcutter from? Details

This printing of Barbarian Riftcutter is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 114.

Barbarian Riftcutter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Barbarian Riftcutter's rarity? Details

Barbarian Riftcutter is a common card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Barbarian Riftcutter? Details

Barbarian Riftcutter was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Barbarian Riftcutter's power and toughness? Details

Barbarian Riftcutter 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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