Quick Answer

Long River Lurker is a uncommon Creature — Frog Scout from BLB (BLB) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Long River Lurker MTG card

Long River Lurker

Creature — Frog Scout

Card Text

Ward {1} Other Frogs you control have ward {1}. When this creature enters, target creature you control can't be blocked this turn. Whenever that creature deals combat damage this turn, you may exile it. If you do, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Valera Lutfullina
Ward

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.13
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$0.35
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$0.79
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€0.10
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long River Lurker? Basics

Long River Lurker is a Creature — Frog Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ward {1} Other Frogs you control have ward {1}. When this creature enters, target creature you control can't be blocked this turn. Whenever that creature deals combat damage this turn, you may exile it. If you do, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control."

How much mana does Long River Lurker cost to cast? Basics

Long River Lurker has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Long River Lurker's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Long River Lurker 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.

Long River Lurker's current oracle text is: "Ward {1} Other Frogs you control have ward {1}. When this creature enters, target creature you control can't be blocked this turn. Whenever that creature deals combat damage this turn, you may exile it. If you do, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Long River Lurker? Pricing

The current market price for Long River Lurker is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Long River Lurker? Pricing

You can purchase Long River Lurker 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.

Long River Lurker normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.13

Is Long River Lurker legal in Standard? Legality

Long River Lurker is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Long River Lurker legal in Modern? Legality

Long River Lurker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Long River Lurker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Long River Lurker 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 Long River Lurker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Long River Lurker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Long River Lurker legal in Legacy? Legality

Long River Lurker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Long River Lurker legal in Vintage? Legality

Long River Lurker 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 Long River Lurker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Long River Lurker 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 Long River Lurker from? Details

This printing of Long River Lurker is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 57.

Long River Lurker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Long River Lurker's rarity? Details

Long River Lurker is a uncommon card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Long River Lurker? Details

Long River Lurker was illustrated by Valera Lutfullina.

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

What is Long River Lurker's power and toughness? Details

Long River Lurker is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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