Quick Answer

Survival Cache is a uncommon Sorcery from C13 (C13) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Survival Cache MTG card

Survival Cache

Sorcery

Card Text

You gain 2 life. Then if you have more life than an opponent, draw a card. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 C13 C13 🎨 Scott Chou
Rebound

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
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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
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Survival Cache? Basics

Survival Cache is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You gain 2 life. Then if you have more life than an opponent, draw a card. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Survival Cache cost to cast? Basics

Survival Cache has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Survival Cache's mana cost of {2}{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.

Survival Cache 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.

Survival Cache's current oracle text is: "You gain 2 life. Then if you have more life than an opponent, draw a card. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Survival Cache? Pricing

The current market price for Survival Cache is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Survival Cache? Pricing

You can purchase Survival Cache 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 Survival Cache legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Survival Cache in Standard is not available.

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

Is Survival Cache legal in Modern? Legality

Survival Cache is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Survival Cache legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Survival Cache 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 Survival Cache legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Survival Cache in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Survival Cache legal in Legacy? Legality

Survival Cache is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Survival Cache legal in Vintage? Legality

Survival Cache 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 Survival Cache legal in Pauper? Legality

Survival Cache 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 Survival Cache from? Details

This printing of Survival Cache is from C13 (C13), with collector number 23.

Survival Cache may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Survival Cache's rarity? Details

Survival Cache is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Survival Cache? Details

Survival Cache was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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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