Quick Answer

Fallow Earth is a uncommon Sorcery from 6ED (6ED) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Fallow Earth MTG card

Fallow Earth

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target land on top of its owner's library.

". . . and when the farmer awoke the next morning, all the seeds from his field were once again in their sacks." —Afari, *Tales*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Janine Johnston

Market Prices

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$0.23
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$0.35
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fallow Earth? Basics

Fallow Earth is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target land on top of its owner's library."

How much mana does Fallow Earth cost to cast? Basics

Fallow Earth 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.

Fallow Earth'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.

Fallow Earth 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.

Fallow Earth's current oracle text is: "Put target land on top of its owner's library."

What is the current price of Fallow Earth? Pricing

The current market price for Fallow Earth is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Fallow Earth? Pricing

You can purchase Fallow Earth 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 Fallow Earth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fallow Earth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fallow Earth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fallow Earth in Modern is not available.

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

Is Fallow Earth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fallow Earth 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 Fallow Earth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fallow Earth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fallow Earth legal in Legacy? Legality

Fallow Earth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fallow Earth legal in Vintage? Legality

Fallow Earth 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 Fallow Earth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fallow Earth 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 Fallow Earth from? Details

This printing of Fallow Earth is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 227.

Fallow Earth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fallow Earth's rarity? Details

Fallow Earth is a uncommon card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Fallow Earth? Details

Fallow Earth was illustrated by Janine Johnston.

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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