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Rockalanche is a uncommon Sorcery — Lesson from TLA (TLA) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Rockalanche MTG card

Rockalanche

Sorcery — Lesson

Card Text

Earthbend X, where X is the number of Forests you control. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put X +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.) Flashback {5}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Yuu Fujiki
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Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.14
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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockalanche? Basics

Rockalanche is a Sorcery — Lesson card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Earthbend X, where X is the number of Forests you control. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put X +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.) Flashback {5}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Rockalanche cost to cast? Basics

Rockalanche has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Rockalanche's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Rockalanche 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.

Rockalanche's current oracle text is: "Earthbend X, where X is the number of Forests you control. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put X +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.) Flashback {5}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Rockalanche? Pricing

The current market price for Rockalanche is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Rockalanche? Pricing

You can purchase Rockalanche 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.

Rockalanche normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.29

Is Rockalanche legal in Standard? Legality

Rockalanche is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Rockalanche legal in Modern? Legality

Rockalanche is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rockalanche legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rockalanche 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 Rockalanche legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rockalanche is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rockalanche legal in Legacy? Legality

Rockalanche is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rockalanche legal in Vintage? Legality

Rockalanche 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 Rockalanche legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rockalanche 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 Rockalanche from? Details

This printing of Rockalanche is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 192.

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

What is Rockalanche's rarity? Details

Rockalanche is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Rockalanche? Details

Rockalanche was illustrated by Yuu Fujiki.

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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