Quick Answer

Sundering Growth is a common Instant from C19 (C19) costing {G/W}{G/W}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sundering Growth MTG card

Sundering Growth

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target artifact or enchantment, then populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)

"One day every pillar will be a tree and every hall a glade." —Trostani

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 C19 C19 🎨 David Palumbo
Populate

Market Prices

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$0.31
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sundering Growth? Basics

Sundering Growth is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target artifact or enchantment, then populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)"

How much mana does Sundering Growth cost to cast? Basics

Sundering Growth has a mana cost of {G/W}{G/W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W 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.

Sundering Growth's mana cost of {G/W}{G/W} 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.

Sundering Growth has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sundering Growth's current oracle text is: "Destroy target artifact or enchantment, then populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)"

What is the current price of Sundering Growth? Pricing

The current market price for Sundering Growth is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Sundering Growth? Pricing

You can purchase Sundering Growth 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 Sundering Growth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sundering Growth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sundering Growth legal in Modern? Legality

Sundering Growth is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sundering Growth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sundering Growth 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 Sundering Growth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sundering Growth is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sundering Growth legal in Legacy? Legality

Sundering Growth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sundering Growth legal in Vintage? Legality

Sundering Growth 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 Sundering Growth legal in Pauper? Legality

Sundering Growth 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 Sundering Growth from? Details

This printing of Sundering Growth is from C19 (C19), with collector number 203.

Sundering Growth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sundering Growth's rarity? Details

Sundering Growth is a common card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Sundering Growth? Details

Sundering Growth was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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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