Quick Answer

Kodama of the West Tree is a mythic Legendary Creature — Spirit from J25 (J25) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $15.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kodama of the West Tree MTG card

Kodama of the West Tree

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Reach Modified creatures you control have trample. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.) Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Dai-XT
Reach

Market Prices

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$15.24
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€13.83
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kodama of the West Tree? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Reach Modified creatures you control have trample. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.) Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

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

Kodama of the West Tree 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.

Kodama of the West Tree'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.

Kodama of the West Tree 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.

Kodama of the West Tree's current oracle text is: "Reach Modified creatures you control have trample. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.) Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

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

The current market price for Kodama of the West Tree is approximately $15.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €13.83 EUR.

Where can I buy Kodama of the West Tree? Pricing

You can purchase Kodama of the West 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.

Is Kodama of the West Tree legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Kodama of the West Tree legal in Modern? Legality

Kodama of the West Tree is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Kodama of the West 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 West Tree legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kodama of the West Tree is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kodama of the West Tree legal in Legacy? Legality

Kodama of the West Tree is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kodama of the West Tree legal in Vintage? Legality

Kodama of the West 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 West Tree legal in Pauper? Legality

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

This printing of Kodama of the West Tree is from J25 (J25), with collector number 78.

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

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

Kodama of the West Tree is a mythic card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Kodama of the West Tree? Details

Kodama of the West Tree was illustrated by Dai-XT.

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 West Tree's power and toughness? Details

Kodama of the West Tree is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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