Quick Answer

Rivendell is a rare Legendary Land from LTR (LTR). Current price: $1.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rivendell MTG card

Rivendell

Legendary Land

Card Text

Rivendell enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {U}. {1}{U}, {T}: Scry 2. Activate only if you control a legendary creature.

"Were I to go where my heart dwells, I would now be wandering in the fair valley of Rivendell." —Aragorn

Card Stats

rare LTR LTR 🎨 Jonas De Ro
Scry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.26
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$2.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.19
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€2.35
Foil
Buy
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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivendell? Basics

Rivendell is a Legendary Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Rivendell enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {U}. {1}{U}, {T}: Scry 2. Activate only if you control a legendary creature."

How much mana does Rivendell cost to cast? Basics

Rivendell 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.

Rivendell'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.

Rivendell 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.

Rivendell's current oracle text is: "Rivendell enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {U}. {1}{U}, {T}: Scry 2. Activate only if you control a legendary creature."

What is the current price of Rivendell? Pricing

The current market price for Rivendell is approximately $1.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Rivendell? Pricing

You can purchase Rivendell 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.

Rivendell normal: $1.26 | foil: $2.12

Is Rivendell legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rivendell in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rivendell legal in Modern? Legality

Rivendell is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rivendell legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rivendell 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 Rivendell legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rivendell in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rivendell legal in Legacy? Legality

Rivendell is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rivendell legal in Vintage? Legality

Rivendell 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 Rivendell legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rivendell 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 Rivendell from? Details

This printing of Rivendell is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 259.

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

What is Rivendell's rarity? Details

Rivendell is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Rivendell? Details

Rivendell was illustrated by Jonas De Ro.

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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