Quick Answer

River Merfolk is a rare Creature — Merfolk from FEM (FEM) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $1.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

River Merfolk MTG card

River Merfolk

Creature — Merfolk

Card Text

{U}: This creature gains mountainwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)

"Dwelling in icy mountain streams near Goblin and Orcish foes, the River Merfolk were known for their stoicism." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. V*

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 FEM FEM 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

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$1.11
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$0.59
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€1.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Merfolk? Basics

River Merfolk is a Creature — Merfolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}: This creature gains mountainwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)"

How much mana does River Merfolk cost to cast? Basics

River Merfolk has a mana cost of {U}{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.

River Merfolk's mana cost of {U}{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.

River Merfolk 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.

River Merfolk's current oracle text is: "{U}: This creature gains mountainwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)"

What is the current price of River Merfolk? Pricing

The current market price for River Merfolk is approximately $1.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.07 EUR.

Where can I buy River Merfolk? Pricing

You can purchase River Merfolk 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 River Merfolk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for River Merfolk in Standard is not available.

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

Is River Merfolk legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for River Merfolk in Modern is not available.

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

Is River Merfolk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

River Merfolk 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 River Merfolk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for River Merfolk in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is River Merfolk legal in Legacy? Legality

River Merfolk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is River Merfolk legal in Vintage? Legality

River Merfolk 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 River Merfolk legal in Pauper? Legality

River Merfolk 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 River Merfolk from? Details

This printing of River Merfolk is from FEM (FEM), with collector number 24.

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

What is River Merfolk's rarity? Details

River Merfolk is a rare card in FEM.

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

Who illustrated River Merfolk? Details

River Merfolk was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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

What is River Merfolk's power and toughness? Details

River Merfolk 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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