Quick Answer

Broodbirth Viper is a uncommon Creature — Snake from C15 (C15) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.36 USD. Legal in Commander.

Broodbirth Viper MTG card

Broodbirth Viper

Creature — Snake

Card Text

Myriad (Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 C15 C15 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Myriad

Market Prices

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$0.36
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$1.29
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€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broodbirth Viper? Basics

Broodbirth Viper is a Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Myriad (Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card."

How much mana does Broodbirth Viper cost to cast? Basics

Broodbirth Viper has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Broodbirth Viper's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Broodbirth Viper 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.

Broodbirth Viper's current oracle text is: "Myriad (Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card."

What is the current price of Broodbirth Viper? Pricing

The current market price for Broodbirth Viper is approximately $0.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Broodbirth Viper? Pricing

You can purchase Broodbirth Viper 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 Broodbirth Viper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Broodbirth Viper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Broodbirth Viper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Broodbirth Viper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Broodbirth Viper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Broodbirth Viper 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 Broodbirth Viper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Broodbirth Viper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Broodbirth Viper legal in Legacy? Legality

Broodbirth Viper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Broodbirth Viper legal in Vintage? Legality

Broodbirth Viper 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 Broodbirth Viper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Broodbirth Viper 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 Broodbirth Viper from? Details

This printing of Broodbirth Viper is from C15 (C15), with collector number 10.

Broodbirth Viper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Broodbirth Viper's rarity? Details

Broodbirth Viper is a uncommon card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Broodbirth Viper? Details

Broodbirth Viper was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Broodbirth Viper's power and toughness? Details

Broodbirth Viper 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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