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Somberwald Sage is a rare Creature — Human Druid from AVR (AVR) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.51 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Somberwald Sage MTG card

Somberwald Sage

Creature — Human Druid

Card Text

{T}: Add three mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.

"You can face any danger when all of nature is on your side."

Card Stats

0/1 rare CMC: 3.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Steve Argyle

Market Prices

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$0.51
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TCGPlayer
$10.24
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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$8.99
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Cardmarket
€1.08
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€4.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somberwald Sage? Basics

Somberwald Sage is a Creature — Human Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add three mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells."

How much mana does Somberwald Sage cost to cast? Basics

Somberwald Sage 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.

Somberwald Sage'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.

Somberwald Sage 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.

Somberwald Sage's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add three mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells."

What is the current price of Somberwald Sage? Pricing

The current market price for Somberwald Sage is approximately $0.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Somberwald Sage? Pricing

You can purchase Somberwald Sage 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.

Somberwald Sage normal: $0.51 | foil: $10.24

Is Somberwald Sage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Somberwald Sage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Somberwald Sage legal in Modern? Legality

Somberwald Sage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Somberwald Sage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Somberwald Sage 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 Somberwald Sage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Somberwald Sage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Somberwald Sage legal in Legacy? Legality

Somberwald Sage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Somberwald Sage legal in Vintage? Legality

Somberwald Sage 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 Somberwald Sage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Somberwald Sage 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 Somberwald Sage from? Details

This printing of Somberwald Sage is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 194.

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

What is Somberwald Sage's rarity? Details

Somberwald Sage is a rare card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Somberwald Sage? Details

Somberwald Sage was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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

What is Somberwald Sage's power and toughness? Details

Somberwald Sage is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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