Quick Answer

Courier Griffin is a common Creature — Griffin from BFZ (BFZ) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Courier Griffin MTG card

Courier Griffin

Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life.

"Sea Gate has fallen. Survivors are on the move. Will send another griffin when we find refuge. Stay hidden. Stay safe." —Message from Tars Olan, kor world-gift

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 4.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Kieran Yanner
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.05
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Courier Griffin? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Courier Griffin cost to cast? Basics

Courier Griffin has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Courier Griffin's mana cost of {3}{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.

Courier Griffin has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Courier Griffin's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Courier Griffin? Pricing

The current market price for Courier Griffin is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Courier Griffin? Pricing

You can purchase Courier 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.

Courier Griffin normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.05

Is Courier Griffin legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Courier Griffin legal in Modern? Legality

Courier Griffin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Courier Griffin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Courier 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 Courier Griffin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Courier Griffin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Courier Griffin legal in Legacy? Legality

Courier Griffin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Courier Griffin legal in Vintage? Legality

Courier 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 Courier Griffin legal in Pauper? Legality

Courier 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 Courier Griffin from? Details

This printing of Courier Griffin is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 21.

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

What is Courier Griffin's rarity? Details

Courier Griffin is a common card in BFZ.

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

Who illustrated Courier Griffin? Details

Courier Griffin was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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

What is Courier Griffin's power and toughness? Details

Courier Griffin is a 2/3 creature.

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

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