Quick Answer

Mtenda Griffin is a uncommon Creature — Griffin from MIR (MIR) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.81 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mtenda Griffin MTG card

Mtenda Griffin

Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying {W}, {T}: Return this creature to its owner's hand and return target Griffin card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep.

"Unlike Zhalfir, the griffin needs no council to keep harmony among its parts." —Asmira, Holy Avenger

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Janine Johnston
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.81
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mtenda Griffin? Basics

Mtenda Griffin is a Creature — Griffin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {W}, {T}: Return this creature to its owner's hand and return target Griffin card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep."

How much mana does Mtenda Griffin cost to cast? Basics

Mtenda Griffin has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Mtenda Griffin's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Mtenda Griffin has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Mtenda Griffin's current oracle text is: "Flying {W}, {T}: Return this creature to its owner's hand and return target Griffin card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep."

What is the current price of Mtenda Griffin? Pricing

The current market price for Mtenda Griffin is approximately $0.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Mtenda Griffin? Pricing

You can purchase Mtenda Griffin 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 Mtenda Griffin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mtenda Griffin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mtenda Griffin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mtenda Griffin in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mtenda Griffin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mtenda Griffin 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 Mtenda Griffin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mtenda Griffin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mtenda Griffin legal in Legacy? Legality

Mtenda Griffin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mtenda Griffin legal in Vintage? Legality

Mtenda Griffin 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 Mtenda Griffin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mtenda Griffin 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 Mtenda Griffin from? Details

This printing of Mtenda Griffin is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 28.

Mtenda Griffin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mtenda Griffin's rarity? Details

Mtenda Griffin is a uncommon card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Mtenda Griffin? Details

Mtenda Griffin was illustrated by Janine Johnston.

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

What is Mtenda Griffin's power and toughness? Details

Mtenda Griffin is a 2/2 creature.

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

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