Quick Answer

Tears of Valakut is a uncommon Instant from OGW (OGW) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tears of Valakut MTG card

Tears of Valakut

Instant

Card Text

This spell can't be countered. Tears of Valakut deals 5 damage to target creature with flying.

When Kozilek destroyed Sea Gate, distant Valakut could not contain its grief.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 OGW OGW 🎨 Noah Bradley

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.33
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tears of Valakut? Basics

Tears of Valakut is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell can't be countered. Tears of Valakut deals 5 damage to target creature with flying."

How much mana does Tears of Valakut cost to cast? Basics

Tears of Valakut has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Tears of Valakut's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Tears of Valakut 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.

Tears of Valakut's current oracle text is: "This spell can't be countered. Tears of Valakut deals 5 damage to target creature with flying."

What is the current price of Tears of Valakut? Pricing

The current market price for Tears of Valakut is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Tears of Valakut? Pricing

You can purchase Tears of Valakut 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.

Tears of Valakut normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.33

Is Tears of Valakut legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tears of Valakut in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tears of Valakut legal in Modern? Legality

Tears of Valakut is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tears of Valakut legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tears of Valakut 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 Tears of Valakut legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tears of Valakut is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tears of Valakut legal in Legacy? Legality

Tears of Valakut is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tears of Valakut legal in Vintage? Legality

Tears of Valakut 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 Tears of Valakut legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tears of Valakut 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 Tears of Valakut from? Details

This printing of Tears of Valakut is from OGW (OGW), with collector number 118.

Tears of Valakut may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tears of Valakut's rarity? Details

Tears of Valakut is a uncommon card in OGW.

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

Who illustrated Tears of Valakut? Details

Tears of Valakut was illustrated by Noah Bradley.

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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