Quick Answer

Civic Gardener is a common Creature — Human Citizen from SNC (SNC) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Civic Gardener MTG card

Civic Gardener

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, untap target creature or land.

"I've told you knuckleheads a hundred times: You can kill 'em here, but bury the bodies somewhere else. If you disturb my prized azaleas again, you'd better dig a second hole for yourself!"

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Drew Baker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Civic Gardener? Basics

Civic Gardener is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, untap target creature or land."

How much mana does Civic Gardener cost to cast? Basics

Civic Gardener has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Civic Gardener's mana cost of {1}{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.

Civic Gardener 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.

Civic Gardener's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, untap target creature or land."

What is the current price of Civic Gardener? Pricing

The current market price for Civic Gardener is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Civic Gardener? Pricing

You can purchase Civic Gardener 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.

Civic Gardener normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.1

Is Civic Gardener legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Civic Gardener in Standard is not available.

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

Is Civic Gardener legal in Modern? Legality

Civic Gardener is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Civic Gardener legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Civic Gardener 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 Civic Gardener legal in Pioneer? Legality

Civic Gardener is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Civic Gardener legal in Legacy? Legality

Civic Gardener is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Civic Gardener legal in Vintage? Legality

Civic Gardener 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 Civic Gardener legal in Pauper? Legality

Civic Gardener 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 Civic Gardener from? Details

This printing of Civic Gardener is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 140.

Civic Gardener may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Civic Gardener's rarity? Details

Civic Gardener is a common card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Civic Gardener? Details

Civic Gardener was illustrated by Drew Baker.

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

What is Civic Gardener's power and toughness? Details

Civic Gardener is a 2/2 creature.

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

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