Quick Answer

Greener Pastures is a rare Enchantment from USG (USG) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Greener Pastures MTG card

Greener Pastures

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player controls more lands than each other player, the player creates a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 USG USG 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

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$0.44
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$0.59
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€0.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greener Pastures? Basics

Greener Pastures is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player controls more lands than each other player, the player creates a 1/1 green Saproling creature token."

How much mana does Greener Pastures cost to cast? Basics

Greener Pastures has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Greener Pastures's mana cost of {2}{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.

Greener Pastures has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Greener Pastures's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player controls more lands than each other player, the player creates a 1/1 green Saproling creature token."

What is the current price of Greener Pastures? Pricing

The current market price for Greener Pastures is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Greener Pastures? Pricing

You can purchase Greener Pastures 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 Greener Pastures legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Greener Pastures in Standard is not available.

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

Is Greener Pastures legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Greener Pastures in Modern is not available.

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

Is Greener Pastures legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Greener Pastures 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 Greener Pastures legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Greener Pastures in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Greener Pastures legal in Legacy? Legality

Greener Pastures is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Greener Pastures legal in Vintage? Legality

Greener Pastures 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 Greener Pastures legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Greener Pastures 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 Greener Pastures from? Details

This printing of Greener Pastures is from USG (USG), with collector number 258.

Greener Pastures may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Greener Pastures's rarity? Details

Greener Pastures is a rare card in USG.

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

Who illustrated Greener Pastures? Details

Greener Pastures was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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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