Quick Answer

Riptide Laboratory is a rare Land from JMP (JMP). Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Riptide Laboratory MTG card

Riptide Laboratory

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}, {T}: Return target Wizard you control to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

rare JMP JMP 🎨 John Avon

Market Prices

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$0.42
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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€0.66
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€0.30
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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
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riptide Laboratory? Basics

Riptide Laboratory is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}, {T}: Return target Wizard you control to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Riptide Laboratory cost to cast? Basics

Riptide Laboratory has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Riptide Laboratory's mana cost of 0 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.

Riptide Laboratory has a mana value of 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.

Riptide Laboratory's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}{U}, {T}: Return target Wizard you control to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Riptide Laboratory? Pricing

The current market price for Riptide Laboratory is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.66 EUR.

Where can I buy Riptide Laboratory? Pricing

You can purchase Riptide Laboratory 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 Riptide Laboratory legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Laboratory in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riptide Laboratory legal in Modern? Legality

Riptide Laboratory is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Riptide Laboratory legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riptide Laboratory 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 Riptide Laboratory legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Laboratory in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riptide Laboratory legal in Legacy? Legality

Riptide Laboratory is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riptide Laboratory legal in Vintage? Legality

Riptide Laboratory 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 Riptide Laboratory legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Laboratory 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 Riptide Laboratory from? Details

This printing of Riptide Laboratory is from JMP (JMP), with collector number 494.

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

What is Riptide Laboratory's rarity? Details

Riptide Laboratory is a rare card in JMP.

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

Who illustrated Riptide Laboratory? Details

Riptide Laboratory was illustrated by John Avon.

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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