Quick Answer

Oath of the Ancient Wood is a rare Enchantment from M14 (M14) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Oath of the Ancient Wood MTG card

Oath of the Ancient Wood

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever this enchantment or another enchantment you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

"Some gaze upon the forest and see trees. I see true power."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 M14 M14 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

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$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.64
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.36
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€1.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oath of the Ancient Wood? Basics

Oath of the Ancient Wood is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this enchantment or another enchantment you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

How much mana does Oath of the Ancient Wood cost to cast? Basics

Oath of the Ancient Wood 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.

Oath of the Ancient Wood'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.

Oath of the Ancient Wood 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.

Oath of the Ancient Wood's current oracle text is: "Whenever this enchantment or another enchantment you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

What is the current price of Oath of the Ancient Wood? Pricing

The current market price for Oath of the Ancient Wood is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.64 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Oath of the Ancient Wood? Pricing

You can purchase Oath of the Ancient Wood 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.

Oath of the Ancient Wood normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.64

Is Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of the Ancient Wood in Standard is not available.

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

Is Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Modern? Legality

Oath of the Ancient Wood is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Oath of the Ancient Wood 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 Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Pioneer? Legality

Oath of the Ancient Wood is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Legacy? Legality

Oath of the Ancient Wood is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Vintage? Legality

Oath of the Ancient Wood 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 Oath of the Ancient Wood legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of the Ancient Wood 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 Oath of the Ancient Wood from? Details

This printing of Oath of the Ancient Wood is from M14 (M14), with collector number 187.

Oath of the Ancient Wood may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Oath of the Ancient Wood's rarity? Details

Oath of the Ancient Wood is a rare card in M14.

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

Who illustrated Oath of the Ancient Wood? Details

Oath of the Ancient Wood was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

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