Quick Answer

Go Forth is a common Instant from J25 (J25) costing {G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Go Forth MTG card

Go Forth

Instant

Card Text

Choose one — • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. • Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Spark or no, Nissa would always be an explorer.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 J25 J25 🎨 Serena Malyon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go Forth? Basics

Go Forth is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. • Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Go Forth cost to cast? Basics

Go Forth 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.

Go Forth'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.

Go Forth 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.

Go Forth's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. • Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Go Forth? Pricing

The current market price for Go Forth is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Go Forth? Pricing

You can purchase Go Forth 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 Go Forth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Go Forth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Go Forth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Go Forth in Modern is not available.

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

Is Go Forth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Go Forth 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 Go Forth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Go Forth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Go Forth legal in Legacy? Legality

Go Forth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Go Forth legal in Vintage? Legality

Go Forth 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 Go Forth legal in Pauper? Legality

Go Forth 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 Go Forth from? Details

This printing of Go Forth is from J25 (J25), with collector number 20.

Go Forth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Go Forth's rarity? Details

Go Forth is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Go Forth? Details

Go Forth was illustrated by Serena Malyon.

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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