Quick Answer

River of Tears is a rare Land from CLB (CLB). Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

River of Tears MTG card

River of Tears

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {U}. If you played a land this turn, add {B} instead.

"The Westfolk wept, and their tears wore winding rivers into the cheek of the world." —Glem the Lonebard, "Origins of Kholon"

Card Stats

rare CLB CLB 🎨 Chris J. Anderson

Market Prices

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$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is River of Tears? Basics

River of Tears is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {U}. If you played a land this turn, add {B} instead."

How much mana does River of Tears cost to cast? Basics

River of Tears 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.

River of Tears'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.

River of Tears 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.

River of Tears's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {U}. If you played a land this turn, add {B} instead."

What is the current price of River of Tears? Pricing

The current market price for River of Tears is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy River of Tears? Pricing

You can purchase River of Tears 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 of Tears legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for River of Tears in Standard is not available.

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

Is River of Tears legal in Modern? Legality

River of Tears is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is River of Tears legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

River of Tears 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 of Tears legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for River of Tears in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is River of Tears legal in Legacy? Legality

River of Tears is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is River of Tears legal in Vintage? Legality

River of Tears 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 of Tears legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for River of Tears 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 River of Tears from? Details

This printing of River of Tears is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 912.

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

What is River of Tears's rarity? Details

River of Tears is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated River of Tears? Details

River of Tears was illustrated by Chris J. Anderson.

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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