Quick Answer

Riptide Mangler is a rare Creature — Beast from LGN (LGN) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Riptide Mangler MTG card

Riptide Mangler

Creature — Beast

Card Text

{1}{U}: Change this creature's base power to target creature's power. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

It wants you to be its chum.

Card Stats

0/3 rare CMC: 2.0 LGN LGN 🎨 Arnie Swekel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$2.77
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$13.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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Cardmarket
€6.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riptide Mangler? Basics

Riptide Mangler is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{U}: Change this creature's base power to target creature's power. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Riptide Mangler cost to cast? Basics

Riptide Mangler has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Riptide Mangler's mana cost of {1}{U} 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 Mangler 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.

Riptide Mangler's current oracle text is: "{1}{U}: Change this creature's base power to target creature's power. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Riptide Mangler? Pricing

The current market price for Riptide Mangler is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Riptide Mangler? Pricing

You can purchase Riptide Mangler 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.

Riptide Mangler normal: $0.28 | foil: $2.77

Is Riptide Mangler legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Riptide Mangler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Mangler in Modern is not available.

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

Is Riptide Mangler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riptide Mangler 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 Mangler legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Riptide Mangler legal in Legacy? Legality

Riptide Mangler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riptide Mangler legal in Vintage? Legality

Riptide Mangler 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 Mangler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Mangler 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 Mangler from? Details

This printing of Riptide Mangler is from LGN (LGN), with collector number 51.

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

What is Riptide Mangler's rarity? Details

Riptide Mangler is a rare card in LGN.

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

Who illustrated Riptide Mangler? Details

Riptide Mangler was illustrated by Arnie Swekel.

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

What is Riptide Mangler's power and toughness? Details

Riptide Mangler is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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