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Splintering Wind is a rare Enchantment from ALL (ALL) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.57 USD. Legal in Commander.

Splintering Wind MTG card

Splintering Wind

Enchantment

Card Text

{2}{G}: This enchantment deals 1 damage to target creature. Create a 1/1 green Splinter creature token. It has flying and "Cumulative upkeep {G}." When it leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to you and each creature you control. (At the beginning of its controller's upkeep, that player puts an age counter on it, then sacrifices it unless they pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Ron Spencer

Market Prices

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$0.57
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€1.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Splintering Wind? Basics

Splintering Wind is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{G}: This enchantment deals 1 damage to target creature. Create a 1/1 green Splinter creature token. It has flying and "Cumulative upkeep {G}." When it leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to you and each creature you control. (At the beginning of its controller's upkeep, that player puts an age counter on it, then sacrifices it unless they pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

How much mana does Splintering Wind cost to cast? Basics

Splintering Wind has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Splintering Wind's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Splintering Wind has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Splintering Wind's current oracle text is: "{2}{G}: This enchantment deals 1 damage to target creature. Create a 1/1 green Splinter creature token. It has flying and "Cumulative upkeep {G}." When it leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to you and each creature you control. (At the beginning of its controller's upkeep, that player puts an age counter on it, then sacrifices it unless they pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Splintering Wind? Pricing

The current market price for Splintering Wind is approximately $0.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Splintering Wind? Pricing

You can purchase Splintering Wind 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 Splintering Wind legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Splintering Wind in Standard is not available.

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

Is Splintering Wind legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Splintering Wind in Modern is not available.

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

Is Splintering Wind legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Splintering Wind 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 Splintering Wind legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Splintering Wind in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Splintering Wind legal in Legacy? Legality

Splintering Wind is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Splintering Wind legal in Vintage? Legality

Splintering Wind 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 Splintering Wind legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Splintering Wind 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 Splintering Wind from? Details

This printing of Splintering Wind is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 99.

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

What is Splintering Wind's rarity? Details

Splintering Wind is a rare card in ALL.

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

Who illustrated Splintering Wind? Details

Splintering Wind was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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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