Quick Answer

Shimmering Grotto is a uncommon Land from CN2 (CN2). Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shimmering Grotto MTG card

Shimmering Grotto

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color.

Untold riches await those who forsake the bustling world to search the secret, silent places.

Card Stats

uncommon CN2 CN2 🎨 Cliff Childs

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shimmering Grotto? Basics

Shimmering Grotto is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Shimmering Grotto cost to cast? Basics

Shimmering Grotto 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.

Shimmering Grotto'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.

Shimmering Grotto 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.

Shimmering Grotto's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Shimmering Grotto? Pricing

The current market price for Shimmering Grotto is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Shimmering Grotto? Pricing

You can purchase Shimmering Grotto 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.

Shimmering Grotto normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.47

Is Shimmering Grotto legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shimmering Grotto in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shimmering Grotto legal in Modern? Legality

Shimmering Grotto is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shimmering Grotto legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shimmering Grotto 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 Shimmering Grotto legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shimmering Grotto is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shimmering Grotto legal in Legacy? Legality

Shimmering Grotto is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shimmering Grotto legal in Vintage? Legality

Shimmering Grotto 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 Shimmering Grotto legal in Pauper? Legality

Shimmering Grotto 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 Shimmering Grotto from? Details

This printing of Shimmering Grotto is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 221.

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

What is Shimmering Grotto's rarity? Details

Shimmering Grotto is a uncommon card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Shimmering Grotto? Details

Shimmering Grotto was illustrated by Cliff Childs.

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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