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Gnarled Sage is a common Creature — Treefolk Druid from M21 (M21) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gnarled Sage MTG card

Gnarled Sage

Creature — Treefolk Druid

Card Text

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) As long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn, this creature gets +0/+2 and has vigilance. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap.)

Card Stats

4/4 common CMC: 5.0 M21 M21 🎨 Raoul Vitale
Reach

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.15
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.13
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gnarled Sage? Basics

Gnarled Sage is a Creature — Treefolk Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) As long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn, this creature gets +0/+2 and has vigilance. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap.)"

How much mana does Gnarled Sage cost to cast? Basics

Gnarled Sage has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Gnarled Sage's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Gnarled Sage has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Gnarled Sage's current oracle text is: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) As long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn, this creature gets +0/+2 and has vigilance. (Attacking doesn't cause it to tap.)"

What is the current price of Gnarled Sage? Pricing

The current market price for Gnarled Sage is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Gnarled Sage? Pricing

You can purchase Gnarled Sage 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.

Gnarled Sage normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.15

Is Gnarled Sage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gnarled Sage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gnarled Sage legal in Modern? Legality

Gnarled Sage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gnarled Sage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gnarled Sage 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 Gnarled Sage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gnarled Sage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gnarled Sage legal in Legacy? Legality

Gnarled Sage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gnarled Sage legal in Vintage? Legality

Gnarled Sage 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 Gnarled Sage legal in Pauper? Legality

Gnarled Sage 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 Gnarled Sage from? Details

This printing of Gnarled Sage is from M21 (M21), with collector number 187.

Gnarled Sage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gnarled Sage's rarity? Details

Gnarled Sage is a common card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Gnarled Sage? Details

Gnarled Sage was illustrated by Raoul Vitale.

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

What is Gnarled Sage's power and toughness? Details

Gnarled Sage is a 4/4 creature.

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

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