Quick Answer

Llanowar Mentor is a uncommon Creature — Elf Spellshaper from FUT (FUT) costing {G}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Llanowar Mentor MTG card

Llanowar Mentor

Creature — Elf Spellshaper

Card Text

{G}, {T}, Discard a card: Create a 1/1 green Elf Druid creature token named Llanowar Elves. It has "{T}: Add {G}."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Trevor Hairsine

Market Prices

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$0.35
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$1.62
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$0.49
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$1.49
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€0.20
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€1.39
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Llanowar Mentor? Basics

Llanowar Mentor is a Creature — Elf Spellshaper card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{G}, {T}, Discard a card: Create a 1/1 green Elf Druid creature token named Llanowar Elves. It has "{T}: Add {G}.""

How much mana does Llanowar Mentor cost to cast? Basics

Llanowar Mentor 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.

Llanowar Mentor'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.

Llanowar Mentor 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.

Llanowar Mentor's current oracle text is: "{G}, {T}, Discard a card: Create a 1/1 green Elf Druid creature token named Llanowar Elves. It has "{T}: Add {G}.""

What is the current price of Llanowar Mentor? Pricing

The current market price for Llanowar Mentor is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.62 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Llanowar Mentor? Pricing

You can purchase Llanowar Mentor 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.

Llanowar Mentor normal: $0.35 | foil: $1.62

Is Llanowar Mentor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Llanowar Mentor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Llanowar Mentor legal in Modern? Legality

Llanowar Mentor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Llanowar Mentor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Llanowar Mentor 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 Llanowar Mentor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Llanowar Mentor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Llanowar Mentor legal in Legacy? Legality

Llanowar Mentor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Llanowar Mentor legal in Vintage? Legality

Llanowar Mentor 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 Llanowar Mentor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Llanowar Mentor 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 Llanowar Mentor from? Details

This printing of Llanowar Mentor is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 131.

Llanowar Mentor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Llanowar Mentor's rarity? Details

Llanowar Mentor is a uncommon card in FUT.

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

Who illustrated Llanowar Mentor? Details

Llanowar Mentor was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.

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

What is Llanowar Mentor's power and toughness? Details

Llanowar Mentor is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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