Quick Answer

Riftsweeper is a uncommon Creature — Elf Shaman from FUT (FUT) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.82 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Riftsweeper MTG card

Riftsweeper

Creature — Elf Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose target face-up exiled card. Its owner shuffles it into their library.

"Beings of the rifts are not natural. No longer will these abominations tread upon the body of Gaea."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Brian Despain

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.82
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$11.34
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.38
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€3.53
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riftsweeper? Basics

Riftsweeper is a Creature — Elf Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose target face-up exiled card. Its owner shuffles it into their library."

How much mana does Riftsweeper cost to cast? Basics

Riftsweeper has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Riftsweeper's mana cost of {1}{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.

Riftsweeper has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Riftsweeper's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose target face-up exiled card. Its owner shuffles it into their library."

What is the current price of Riftsweeper? Pricing

The current market price for Riftsweeper is approximately $0.82 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Riftsweeper? Pricing

You can purchase Riftsweeper 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.

Riftsweeper normal: $0.82 | foil: $11.34

Is Riftsweeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riftsweeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riftsweeper legal in Modern? Legality

Riftsweeper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Riftsweeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riftsweeper 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 Riftsweeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riftsweeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riftsweeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Riftsweeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riftsweeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Riftsweeper 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 Riftsweeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riftsweeper 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 Riftsweeper from? Details

This printing of Riftsweeper is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 136.

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

What is Riftsweeper's rarity? Details

Riftsweeper 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 Riftsweeper? Details

Riftsweeper was illustrated by Brian Despain.

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

What is Riftsweeper's power and toughness? Details

Riftsweeper 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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