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Kodama of the North Tree is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit from CHK (CHK) costing {2}{G}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.8 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kodama of the North Tree MTG card

Kodama of the North Tree

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

"The monks of the North Tree rarely saw their kodama until the Kami War, when it woke like a slumbering, angry bear." —"Poem of the Five Trees"

Card Stats

6/4 rare CMC: 5.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Shishizaru
Shroud Trample

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.80
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TCGPlayer
$4.52
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$0.79
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$4.99
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€0.29
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€2.51
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kodama of the North Tree? Basics

Kodama of the North Tree is a Legendary Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Kodama of the North Tree cost to cast? Basics

Kodama of the North Tree has a mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Kodama of the North Tree's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Kodama of the North Tree 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.

Kodama of the North Tree's current oracle text is: "Trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Kodama of the North Tree? Pricing

The current market price for Kodama of the North Tree is approximately $0.8 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Kodama of the North Tree? Pricing

You can purchase Kodama of the North Tree 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.

Kodama of the North Tree normal: $0.8 | foil: $4.52

Is Kodama of the North Tree legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kodama of the North Tree in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kodama of the North Tree legal in Modern? Legality

Kodama of the North Tree is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kodama of the North Tree legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kodama of the North Tree 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 Kodama of the North Tree legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kodama of the North Tree in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kodama of the North Tree legal in Legacy? Legality

Kodama of the North Tree is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kodama of the North Tree legal in Vintage? Legality

Kodama of the North Tree 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 Kodama of the North Tree legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kodama of the North Tree 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 Kodama of the North Tree from? Details

This printing of Kodama of the North Tree is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 222.

Kodama of the North Tree may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kodama of the North Tree's rarity? Details

Kodama of the North Tree is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Kodama of the North Tree? Details

Kodama of the North Tree was illustrated by Shishizaru.

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

What is Kodama of the North Tree's power and toughness? Details

Kodama of the North Tree is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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