Quick Answer

Boreal Griffin is a common Snow Creature — Griffin from CSP (CSP) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Boreal Griffin MTG card

Boreal Griffin

Snow Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying {S}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.)

"More than snow falls from the Boreal skies." —Arkin Egilsson, skycaptain

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 5.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Cyril Van Der Haegen
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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 Boreal Griffin? Basics

Boreal Griffin is a Snow Creature — Griffin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {S}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.)"

How much mana does Boreal Griffin cost to cast? Basics

Boreal Griffin has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Boreal Griffin's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Boreal Griffin 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.

Boreal Griffin's current oracle text is: "Flying {S}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.)"

What is the current price of Boreal Griffin? Pricing

The current market price for Boreal Griffin is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Boreal Griffin? Pricing

You can purchase Boreal Griffin 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.

Boreal Griffin normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.47

Is Boreal Griffin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Boreal Griffin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Boreal Griffin legal in Modern? Legality

Boreal Griffin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Boreal Griffin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Boreal Griffin 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 Boreal Griffin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Boreal Griffin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Boreal Griffin legal in Legacy? Legality

Boreal Griffin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Boreal Griffin legal in Vintage? Legality

Boreal Griffin 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 Boreal Griffin legal in Pauper? Legality

Boreal Griffin 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 Boreal Griffin from? Details

This printing of Boreal Griffin is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 2.

Boreal Griffin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Boreal Griffin's rarity? Details

Boreal Griffin is a common card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Boreal Griffin? Details

Boreal Griffin was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

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

What is Boreal Griffin's power and toughness? Details

Boreal Griffin is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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