Quick Answer

Elvish Branchbender is a common Creature — Elf Druid from DDU (DDU) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Elvish Branchbender MTG card

Elvish Branchbender

Creature — Elf Druid

Card Text

{T}: Until end of turn, target Forest becomes an X/X Treefolk creature in addition to its other types, where X is the number of Elves you control.

"How do the vinebred feel? Fah! We do not ask the puppet how it feels when the puppeteer bids it dance."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 DDU DDU 🎨 Ralph Horsley

Market Prices

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$0.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elvish Branchbender? Basics

Elvish Branchbender is a Creature — Elf Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Until end of turn, target Forest becomes an X/X Treefolk creature in addition to its other types, where X is the number of Elves you control."

How much mana does Elvish Branchbender cost to cast? Basics

Elvish Branchbender has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Elvish Branchbender's mana cost of {2}{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.

Elvish Branchbender has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Elvish Branchbender's current oracle text is: "{T}: Until end of turn, target Forest becomes an X/X Treefolk creature in addition to its other types, where X is the number of Elves you control."

What is the current price of Elvish Branchbender? Pricing

The current market price for Elvish Branchbender is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Elvish Branchbender? Pricing

You can purchase Elvish Branchbender 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 Elvish Branchbender legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Branchbender in Standard is not available.

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

Is Elvish Branchbender legal in Modern? Legality

Elvish Branchbender is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Elvish Branchbender legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elvish Branchbender 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 Elvish Branchbender legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Branchbender in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Elvish Branchbender legal in Legacy? Legality

Elvish Branchbender is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Elvish Branchbender legal in Vintage? Legality

Elvish Branchbender 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 Elvish Branchbender legal in Pauper? Legality

Elvish Branchbender 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 Elvish Branchbender from? Details

This printing of Elvish Branchbender is from DDU (DDU), with collector number 6.

Elvish Branchbender may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elvish Branchbender's rarity? Details

Elvish Branchbender is a common card in DDU.

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

Who illustrated Elvish Branchbender? Details

Elvish Branchbender was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

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

What is Elvish Branchbender's power and toughness? Details

Elvish Branchbender is a 2/2 creature.

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

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