Quick Answer

Grappling Sundew is a uncommon Creature — Plant from GRN (GRN) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grappling Sundew MTG card

Grappling Sundew

Creature — Plant

Card Text

Defender, reach {4}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this creature.)

Some rooftop gardens attract bees; others capture dragons.

Card Stats

0/4 uncommon CMC: 2.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Sung Choi
Defender Reach

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grappling Sundew? Basics

Grappling Sundew is a Creature — Plant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, reach {4}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this creature.)"

How much mana does Grappling Sundew cost to cast? Basics

Grappling Sundew has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Grappling Sundew's mana cost of {1}{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.

Grappling Sundew has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Grappling Sundew's current oracle text is: "Defender, reach {4}{G}: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this creature.)"

What is the current price of Grappling Sundew? Pricing

The current market price for Grappling Sundew is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

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

Where can I buy Grappling Sundew? Pricing

You can purchase Grappling Sundew 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.

Grappling Sundew normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.27

Is Grappling Sundew legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grappling Sundew in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grappling Sundew legal in Modern? Legality

Grappling Sundew is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grappling Sundew legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grappling Sundew 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 Grappling Sundew legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grappling Sundew is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grappling Sundew legal in Legacy? Legality

Grappling Sundew is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grappling Sundew legal in Vintage? Legality

Grappling Sundew 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 Grappling Sundew legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grappling Sundew 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 Grappling Sundew from? Details

This printing of Grappling Sundew is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 131.

Grappling Sundew may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grappling Sundew's rarity? Details

Grappling Sundew is a uncommon card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Grappling Sundew? Details

Grappling Sundew was illustrated by Sung Choi.

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

What is Grappling Sundew's power and toughness? Details

Grappling Sundew is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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