Quick Answer

Survival of the Fittest is a rare Enchantment from EXO (EXO) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $241.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Survival of the Fittest MTG card

Survival of the Fittest

Enchantment

Card Text

{G}, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 EXO EXO 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

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$241.11
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$329.99
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€185.13
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€174.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Survival of the Fittest? Basics

Survival of the Fittest is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{G}, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Survival of the Fittest cost to cast? Basics

Survival of the Fittest has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Survival of the Fittest's mana cost of {1}{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.

Survival of the Fittest 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.

Survival of the Fittest's current oracle text is: "{G}, Discard a creature card: Search your library for a creature card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Survival of the Fittest? Pricing

The current market price for Survival of the Fittest is approximately $241.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €185.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Survival of the Fittest? Pricing

You can purchase Survival of the Fittest 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 of the Fittest legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Survival of the Fittest in Standard is not available.

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

Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Survival of the Fittest in Modern is not available.

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

Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Survival of the Fittest 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 of the Fittest legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Survival of the Fittest in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Legacy? Legality

Survival of the Fittest is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Survival of the Fittest legal in Vintage? Legality

Survival of the Fittest 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 of the Fittest legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Survival of the Fittest 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 Survival of the Fittest from? Details

This printing of Survival of the Fittest is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 129.

Survival of the Fittest may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Survival of the Fittest's rarity? Details

Survival of the Fittest is a rare card in EXO.

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

Who illustrated Survival of the Fittest? Details

Survival of the Fittest was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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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