Quick Answer

Bassara Tower Archer is a uncommon Creature — Human Archer from JOU (JOU) costing {G}{G}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bassara Tower Archer MTG card

Bassara Tower Archer

Creature — Human Archer

Card Text

Hexproof, reach

Setessan warriors of Bassara Tower are known for their guerrilla tactics and skill with the bow. Interlopers into the Nessian Wood do not get far.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Hexproof Reach

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$2.85
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€1.64
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bassara Tower Archer? Basics

Bassara Tower Archer is a Creature — Human Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof, reach"

How much mana does Bassara Tower Archer cost to cast? Basics

Bassara Tower Archer has a mana cost of {G}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Bassara Tower Archer's mana cost of {G}{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.

Bassara Tower Archer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Bassara Tower Archer's current oracle text is: "Hexproof, reach"

What is the current price of Bassara Tower Archer? Pricing

The current market price for Bassara Tower Archer is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Bassara Tower Archer? Pricing

You can purchase Bassara Tower Archer 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.

Bassara Tower Archer normal: $0.21 | foil: $2.85

Is Bassara Tower Archer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bassara Tower Archer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bassara Tower Archer legal in Modern? Legality

Bassara Tower Archer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bassara Tower Archer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bassara Tower Archer 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 Bassara Tower Archer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bassara Tower Archer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bassara Tower Archer legal in Legacy? Legality

Bassara Tower Archer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bassara Tower Archer legal in Vintage? Legality

Bassara Tower Archer 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 Bassara Tower Archer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bassara Tower Archer 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 Bassara Tower Archer from? Details

This printing of Bassara Tower Archer is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 117.

Bassara Tower Archer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bassara Tower Archer's rarity? Details

Bassara Tower Archer is a uncommon card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Bassara Tower Archer? Details

Bassara Tower Archer was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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

What is Bassara Tower Archer's power and toughness? Details

Bassara Tower Archer is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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