Quick Answer

Rockslide Elemental is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from ALA (ALA) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rockslide Elemental MTG card

Rockslide Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

First strike Whenever another creature dies, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

On Jund, even the landscape is a deadly hunter. Volcanoes, tar pits, and rock slides seem to prey upon the living.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Joshua Hagler
First strike

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockslide Elemental? Basics

Rockslide Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike Whenever another creature dies, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Rockslide Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Rockslide Elemental has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Rockslide Elemental's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Rockslide Elemental 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.

Rockslide Elemental's current oracle text is: "First strike Whenever another creature dies, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Rockslide Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Rockslide Elemental is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

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

Where can I buy Rockslide Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Rockslide Elemental 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.

Rockslide Elemental normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.27

Is Rockslide Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rockslide Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rockslide Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Rockslide Elemental is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rockslide Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rockslide Elemental 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 Rockslide Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rockslide Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rockslide Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Rockslide Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rockslide Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Rockslide Elemental 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 Rockslide Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rockslide Elemental 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 Rockslide Elemental from? Details

This printing of Rockslide Elemental is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 112.

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

What is Rockslide Elemental's rarity? Details

Rockslide Elemental is a uncommon card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Rockslide Elemental? Details

Rockslide Elemental was illustrated by Joshua Hagler.

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

What is Rockslide Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Rockslide Elemental is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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