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Deep Forest Hermit is a rare Creature — Elf Druid from BLC (BLC) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deep Forest Hermit MTG card

Deep Forest Hermit

Creature — Elf Druid

Card Text

Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. Squirrels you control get +1/+1.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 5.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Chris Seaman
Vanishing

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deep Forest Hermit? Basics

Deep Forest Hermit is a Creature — Elf Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. Squirrels you control get +1/+1."

How much mana does Deep Forest Hermit cost to cast? Basics

Deep Forest Hermit has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Deep Forest Hermit's mana cost of {3}{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.

Deep Forest Hermit 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.

Deep Forest Hermit's current oracle text is: "Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. Squirrels you control get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Deep Forest Hermit? Pricing

The current market price for Deep Forest Hermit is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Deep Forest Hermit? Pricing

You can purchase Deep Forest Hermit 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 Deep Forest Hermit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Forest Hermit in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deep Forest Hermit legal in Modern? Legality

Deep Forest Hermit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deep Forest Hermit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deep Forest Hermit 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 Deep Forest Hermit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Forest Hermit in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Deep Forest Hermit legal in Legacy? Legality

Deep Forest Hermit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deep Forest Hermit legal in Vintage? Legality

Deep Forest Hermit 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 Deep Forest Hermit legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Forest Hermit 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 Deep Forest Hermit from? Details

This printing of Deep Forest Hermit is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 213.

Deep Forest Hermit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deep Forest Hermit's rarity? Details

Deep Forest Hermit is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Deep Forest Hermit? Details

Deep Forest Hermit was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

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

What is Deep Forest Hermit's power and toughness? Details

Deep Forest Hermit is a 1/1 creature.

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

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