Quick Answer

Riven Turnbull is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Advisor from LEG (LEG) costing {5}{U}{B}. Current price: $5.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Riven Turnbull MTG card

Riven Turnbull

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

{T}: Add {B}.

"Political violence is a perfectly legitimate answer to the persecution handed down by dignitaries of the state."

Card Stats

5/7 uncommon CMC: 7.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

Market Prices

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€2.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riven Turnbull? Basics

Riven Turnbull is a Legendary Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {B}."

How much mana does Riven Turnbull cost to cast? Basics

Riven Turnbull has a mana cost of {5}{U}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Riven Turnbull's mana cost of {5}{U}{B} 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.

Riven Turnbull has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Riven Turnbull's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {B}."

What is the current price of Riven Turnbull? Pricing

The current market price for Riven Turnbull is approximately $5.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Riven Turnbull? Pricing

You can purchase Riven Turnbull 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 Riven Turnbull legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Riven Turnbull in Standard is not available.

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

Is Riven Turnbull legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Riven Turnbull in Modern is not available.

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

Is Riven Turnbull legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riven Turnbull 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 Riven Turnbull legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Riven Turnbull in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Riven Turnbull legal in Legacy? Legality

Riven Turnbull is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riven Turnbull legal in Vintage? Legality

Riven Turnbull 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 Riven Turnbull legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Riven Turnbull 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 Riven Turnbull from? Details

This printing of Riven Turnbull is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 254.

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

What is Riven Turnbull's rarity? Details

Riven Turnbull is a uncommon card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Riven Turnbull? Details

Riven Turnbull was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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

What is Riven Turnbull's power and toughness? Details

Riven Turnbull is a 5/7 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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