Quick Answer

Riptide Survivor is a uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from C14 (C14) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Riptide Survivor MTG card

Riptide Survivor

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Morph {1}{U}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, discard two cards, then draw three cards.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 C14 C14 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa
Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riptide Survivor? Basics

Riptide Survivor is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Morph {1}{U}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, discard two cards, then draw three cards."

How much mana does Riptide Survivor cost to cast? Basics

Riptide Survivor has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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 Survivor's mana cost of {2}{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 Survivor 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.

Riptide Survivor's current oracle text is: "Morph {1}{U}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, discard two cards, then draw three cards."

What is the current price of Riptide Survivor? Pricing

The current market price for Riptide Survivor is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Riptide Survivor? Pricing

You can purchase Riptide Survivor 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 Survivor legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Riptide Survivor legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Riptide Survivor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riptide Survivor 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 Survivor legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Riptide Survivor legal in Legacy? Legality

Riptide Survivor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riptide Survivor legal in Vintage? Legality

Riptide Survivor 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 Survivor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riptide Survivor 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 Survivor from? Details

This printing of Riptide Survivor is from C14 (C14), with collector number 121.

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

What is Riptide Survivor's rarity? Details

Riptide Survivor is a uncommon card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Riptide Survivor? Details

Riptide Survivor was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

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 Survivor's power and toughness? Details

Riptide Survivor is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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