Quick Answer

Gift of the Viper is a common Instant from MH3 (MH3) costing {G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gift of the Viper MTG card

Gift of the Viper

Instant

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter, a reach counter, and a deathtouch counter on target creature. Untap it.

Ohran mages willingly endure the bites of vipers, believing the snakes bestow great power on those who survive their venom.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Madeline Boni

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.88
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gift of the Viper? Basics

Gift of the Viper is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter, a reach counter, and a deathtouch counter on target creature. Untap it."

How much mana does Gift of the Viper cost to cast? Basics

Gift of the Viper has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Gift of the Viper's mana cost of {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.

Gift of the Viper 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.

Gift of the Viper's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter, a reach counter, and a deathtouch counter on target creature. Untap it."

What is the current price of Gift of the Viper? Pricing

The current market price for Gift of the Viper is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.88 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Gift of the Viper? Pricing

You can purchase Gift of the Viper 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.

Gift of the Viper normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.88

Is Gift of the Viper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gift of the Viper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gift of the Viper legal in Modern? Legality

Gift of the Viper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gift of the Viper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gift of the Viper 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 Gift of the Viper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gift of the Viper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gift of the Viper legal in Legacy? Legality

Gift of the Viper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gift of the Viper legal in Vintage? Legality

Gift of the Viper 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 Gift of the Viper legal in Pauper? Legality

Gift of the Viper 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 Gift of the Viper from? Details

This printing of Gift of the Viper is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 156.

Gift of the Viper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gift of the Viper's rarity? Details

Gift of the Viper 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 Gift of the Viper? Details

Gift of the Viper was illustrated by Madeline Boni.

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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