Quick Answer

Orchard Strider is a common Creature — Treefolk from J25 (J25) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Orchard Strider MTG card

Orchard Strider

Creature — Treefolk

Card Text

When this creature enters, create two Food tokens. (They're artifacts with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") Basic landcycling {1}{G} ({1}{G}, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)

Card Stats

6/4 common CMC: 6.0 J25 J25 🎨 Raoul Vitale
Basic landcycling Cycling Food Landcycling

Market Prices

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$0.09
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€0.19
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Strider? Basics

Orchard Strider is a Creature — Treefolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create two Food tokens. (They're artifacts with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") Basic landcycling {1}{G} ({1}{G}, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)"

How much mana does Orchard Strider cost to cast? Basics

Orchard Strider has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 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.

Orchard Strider's mana cost of {4}{G}{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.

Orchard Strider has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Orchard Strider's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create two Food tokens. (They're artifacts with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.") Basic landcycling {1}{G} ({1}{G}, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)"

What is the current price of Orchard Strider? Pricing

The current market price for Orchard Strider is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Orchard Strider? Pricing

You can purchase Orchard Strider 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 Orchard Strider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Orchard Strider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Orchard Strider legal in Modern? Legality

Orchard Strider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Orchard Strider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Orchard Strider 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 Orchard Strider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Orchard Strider in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Orchard Strider legal in Legacy? Legality

Orchard Strider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Orchard Strider legal in Vintage? Legality

Orchard Strider 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 Orchard Strider legal in Pauper? Legality

Orchard Strider is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Orchard Strider from? Details

This printing of Orchard Strider is from J25 (J25), with collector number 694.

Orchard Strider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Orchard Strider's rarity? Details

Orchard Strider is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Orchard Strider? Details

Orchard Strider was illustrated by Raoul Vitale.

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

What is Orchard Strider's power and toughness? Details

Orchard Strider is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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