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Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is a rare Creature — Otter from WOE (WOE) costing {U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty MTG card

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty

Creature — Otter

Card Text

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Christina Kraus
Prowess

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$0.24
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$0.35
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$0.59
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$0.79
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€0.33
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€0.80
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty? Basics

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is a Creature — Otter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it."

How much mana does Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty cost to cast? Basics

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty's mana cost of {U} 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.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty's current oracle text is: "Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it."

What is the current price of Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty? Pricing

The current market price for Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty? Pricing

You can purchase Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty 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.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.35

Is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Standard? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Modern? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty 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 Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Pioneer? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Legacy? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Vintage? Legality

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty 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 Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty 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 Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty from? Details

This printing of Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 225.

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty's rarity? Details

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty is a rare card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty? Details

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty was illustrated by Christina Kraus.

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

What is Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty's power and toughness? Details

Elusive Otter // Grove's Bounty 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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