Quick Answer

Expanding Ooze is a common Creature — Ooze from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Expanding Ooze MTG card

Expanding Ooze

Creature — Ooze

Card Text

{B}{G}: Adapt 1. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.) Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)

"It eats the royal garbage. Of course it's growing!" —Prince Bolbuss

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Adapt

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.22
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expanding Ooze? Basics

Expanding Ooze is a Creature — Ooze card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}{G}: Adapt 1. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.) Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

How much mana does Expanding Ooze cost to cast? Basics

Expanding Ooze has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Expanding Ooze's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Expanding Ooze 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.

Expanding Ooze's current oracle text is: "{B}{G}: Adapt 1. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.) Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

What is the current price of Expanding Ooze? Pricing

The current market price for Expanding Ooze is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

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

Where can I buy Expanding Ooze? Pricing

You can purchase Expanding Ooze 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.

Expanding Ooze normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.05

Is Expanding Ooze legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Expanding Ooze in Standard is not available.

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

Is Expanding Ooze legal in Modern? Legality

Expanding Ooze is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Expanding Ooze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Expanding Ooze 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 Expanding Ooze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Expanding Ooze in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Expanding Ooze legal in Legacy? Legality

Expanding Ooze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Expanding Ooze legal in Vintage? Legality

Expanding Ooze 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 Expanding Ooze legal in Pauper? Legality

Expanding Ooze 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 Expanding Ooze from? Details

This printing of Expanding Ooze is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 184.

Expanding Ooze may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Expanding Ooze's rarity? Details

Expanding Ooze is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Expanding Ooze? Details

Expanding Ooze was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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

What is Expanding Ooze's power and toughness? Details

Expanding Ooze is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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