Quick Answer

Rising Populace is a common Creature — Human from RVR (RVR) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rising Populace MTG card

Rising Populace

Creature — Human

Card Text

Whenever another creature or planeswalker you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Grief is a crucible where resolve is tempered.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 RVR RVR 🎨 Néstor Ossandón Leal

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rising Populace? Basics

Rising Populace is a Creature — Human card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another creature or planeswalker you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Rising Populace cost to cast? Basics

Rising Populace has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Rising Populace's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Rising Populace 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.

Rising Populace's current oracle text is: "Whenever another creature or planeswalker you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Rising Populace? Pricing

The current market price for Rising Populace is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Rising Populace? Pricing

You can purchase Rising Populace 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.

Rising Populace normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.12

Is Rising Populace legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rising Populace in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rising Populace legal in Modern? Legality

Rising Populace is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rising Populace legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rising Populace 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 Rising Populace legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rising Populace is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rising Populace legal in Legacy? Legality

Rising Populace is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rising Populace legal in Vintage? Legality

Rising Populace 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 Rising Populace legal in Pauper? Legality

Rising Populace 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 Rising Populace from? Details

This printing of Rising Populace is from RVR (RVR), with collector number 25.

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

What is Rising Populace's rarity? Details

Rising Populace is a common card in RVR.

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

Who illustrated Rising Populace? Details

Rising Populace was illustrated by Néstor Ossandón Leal.

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

What is Rising Populace's power and toughness? Details

Rising Populace 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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