Quick Answer

Earthen Arms is a common Sorcery from BFZ (BFZ) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Earthen Arms MTG card

Earthen Arms

Sorcery

Card Text

Put two +1/+1 counters on target permanent. Awaken 4—{6}{G} (If you cast this spell for {6}{G}, also put four +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Awaken

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.12
Foil
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earthen Arms? Basics

Earthen Arms is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put two +1/+1 counters on target permanent. Awaken 4—{6}{G} (If you cast this spell for {6}{G}, also put four +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)"

How much mana does Earthen Arms cost to cast? Basics

Earthen Arms 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.

Earthen Arms'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.

Earthen Arms 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.

Earthen Arms's current oracle text is: "Put two +1/+1 counters on target permanent. Awaken 4—{6}{G} (If you cast this spell for {6}{G}, also put four +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)"

What is the current price of Earthen Arms? Pricing

The current market price for Earthen Arms is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Earthen Arms? Pricing

You can purchase Earthen Arms 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.

Earthen Arms normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.11

Is Earthen Arms legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Earthen Arms in Standard is not available.

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

Is Earthen Arms legal in Modern? Legality

Earthen Arms is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Earthen Arms legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Earthen Arms 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 Earthen Arms legal in Pioneer? Legality

Earthen Arms is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Earthen Arms legal in Legacy? Legality

Earthen Arms is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Earthen Arms legal in Vintage? Legality

Earthen Arms 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 Earthen Arms legal in Pauper? Legality

Earthen Arms 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 Earthen Arms from? Details

This printing of Earthen Arms is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 172.

Earthen Arms may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Earthen Arms's rarity? Details

Earthen Arms 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 Earthen Arms? Details

Earthen Arms was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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