Quick Answer

Devouring Tendrils is a uncommon Sorcery from STX (STX) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Devouring Tendrils MTG card

Devouring Tendrils

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature or planeswalker you don't control. When the permanent you don't control dies this turn, you gain 2 life.

Witherbloom spells often take on the appearance—and personality—of their components.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 STX STX 🎨 Campbell White

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devouring Tendrils? Basics

Devouring Tendrils is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature or planeswalker you don't control. When the permanent you don't control dies this turn, you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Devouring Tendrils cost to cast? Basics

Devouring Tendrils 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.

Devouring Tendrils'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.

Devouring Tendrils 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.

Devouring Tendrils's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature or planeswalker you don't control. When the permanent you don't control dies this turn, you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Devouring Tendrils? Pricing

The current market price for Devouring Tendrils is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Devouring Tendrils? Pricing

You can purchase Devouring Tendrils 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.

Devouring Tendrils normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.18

Is Devouring Tendrils legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Devouring Tendrils in Standard is not available.

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

Is Devouring Tendrils legal in Modern? Legality

Devouring Tendrils is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Devouring Tendrils legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Devouring Tendrils 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 Devouring Tendrils legal in Pioneer? Legality

Devouring Tendrils is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Devouring Tendrils legal in Legacy? Legality

Devouring Tendrils is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Devouring Tendrils legal in Vintage? Legality

Devouring Tendrils 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 Devouring Tendrils legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Devouring Tendrils 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 Devouring Tendrils from? Details

This printing of Devouring Tendrils is from STX (STX), with collector number 126.

Devouring Tendrils may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Devouring Tendrils's rarity? Details

Devouring Tendrils is a uncommon card in STX.

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

Who illustrated Devouring Tendrils? Details

Devouring Tendrils was illustrated by Campbell White.

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

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