Quick Answer

Forgeborn Oreads is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Nymph from JOU (JOU) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Forgeborn Oreads MTG card

Forgeborn Oreads

Enchantment Creature — Nymph

Card Text

Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Purphoros shaped the oreads out of stray coals from his forge.

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Ryan Yee
Constellation

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$1.77
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forgeborn Oreads? Basics

Forgeborn Oreads is a Enchantment Creature — Nymph card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Forgeborn Oreads cost to cast? Basics

Forgeborn Oreads has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Forgeborn Oreads's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Forgeborn Oreads has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Forgeborn Oreads's current oracle text is: "Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Forgeborn Oreads? Pricing

The current market price for Forgeborn Oreads is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Forgeborn Oreads? Pricing

You can purchase Forgeborn Oreads 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.

Forgeborn Oreads normal: $0.16 | foil: $1.77

Is Forgeborn Oreads legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Forgeborn Oreads in Standard is not available.

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

Is Forgeborn Oreads legal in Modern? Legality

Forgeborn Oreads is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Forgeborn Oreads legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Forgeborn Oreads 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 Forgeborn Oreads legal in Pioneer? Legality

Forgeborn Oreads is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Forgeborn Oreads legal in Legacy? Legality

Forgeborn Oreads is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Forgeborn Oreads legal in Vintage? Legality

Forgeborn Oreads 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 Forgeborn Oreads legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Forgeborn Oreads 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 Forgeborn Oreads from? Details

This printing of Forgeborn Oreads is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 98.

Forgeborn Oreads may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Forgeborn Oreads's rarity? Details

Forgeborn Oreads is a uncommon card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Forgeborn Oreads? Details

Forgeborn Oreads was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

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

What is Forgeborn Oreads's power and toughness? Details

Forgeborn Oreads is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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