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Sidewinder Naga is a common Creature — Snake Warrior from AKR (AKR) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sidewinder Naga MTG card

Sidewinder Naga

Creature — Snake Warrior

Card Text

As long as you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, this creature gets +1/+0 and has trample.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 AKR AKR 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidewinder Naga? Basics

Sidewinder Naga is a Creature — Snake Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, this creature gets +1/+0 and has trample."

How much mana does Sidewinder Naga cost to cast? Basics

Sidewinder Naga 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.

Sidewinder Naga'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.

Sidewinder Naga 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.

Sidewinder Naga's current oracle text is: "As long as you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, this creature gets +1/+0 and has trample."

What is the current price of Sidewinder Naga? Pricing

Price data for Sidewinder Naga is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sidewinder Naga? Pricing

You can purchase Sidewinder Naga 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 Sidewinder Naga legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sidewinder Naga in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sidewinder Naga legal in Modern? Legality

Sidewinder Naga is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sidewinder Naga legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sidewinder Naga 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 Sidewinder Naga legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sidewinder Naga is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sidewinder Naga legal in Legacy? Legality

Sidewinder Naga is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sidewinder Naga legal in Vintage? Legality

Sidewinder Naga 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 Sidewinder Naga legal in Pauper? Legality

Sidewinder Naga 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 Sidewinder Naga from? Details

This printing of Sidewinder Naga is from AKR (AKR), with collector number 218.

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

What is Sidewinder Naga's rarity? Details

Sidewinder Naga is a common card in AKR.

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

Who illustrated Sidewinder Naga? Details

Sidewinder Naga was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

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

What is Sidewinder Naga's power and toughness? Details

Sidewinder Naga is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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