Quick Answer

Striped Riverwinder is a common Creature — Serpent from HOU (HOU) costing {6}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Striped Riverwinder MTG card

Striped Riverwinder

Creature — Serpent

Card Text

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

The denizens of the Luxa River woke angry on the currents of blood.

Card Stats

5/5 common CMC: 7.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Craig J Spearing
Cycling Hexproof

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Market Prices

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$0.14
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$4.06
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$0.35
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$9.99
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€0.18
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€4.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Striped Riverwinder? Basics

Striped Riverwinder is a Creature — Serpent card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Striped Riverwinder cost to cast? Basics

Striped Riverwinder has a mana cost of {6}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Striped Riverwinder's mana cost of {6}{U} 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.

Striped Riverwinder has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Striped Riverwinder's current oracle text is: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Striped Riverwinder? Pricing

The current market price for Striped Riverwinder is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Striped Riverwinder? Pricing

You can purchase Striped Riverwinder 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.

Striped Riverwinder normal: $0.14 | foil: $4.06

Is Striped Riverwinder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Striped Riverwinder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Striped Riverwinder legal in Modern? Legality

Striped Riverwinder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Striped Riverwinder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Striped Riverwinder 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 Striped Riverwinder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Striped Riverwinder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Striped Riverwinder legal in Legacy? Legality

Striped Riverwinder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Striped Riverwinder legal in Vintage? Legality

Striped Riverwinder 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 Striped Riverwinder legal in Pauper? Legality

Striped Riverwinder 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 Striped Riverwinder from? Details

This printing of Striped Riverwinder is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 48.

Striped Riverwinder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Striped Riverwinder's rarity? Details

Striped Riverwinder is a common card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Striped Riverwinder? Details

Striped Riverwinder was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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

What is Striped Riverwinder's power and toughness? Details

Striped Riverwinder is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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