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The Hunger Tide Rises is a uncommon Enchantment — Saga from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Hunger Tide Rises MTG card

The Hunger Tide Rises

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I, II, III — Create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token. IV — Sacrifice any number of creatures. Search your library and/or graveyard for a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of creatures sacrificed this way and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Liiga Smilshkalne

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hunger Tide Rises? Basics

The Hunger Tide Rises is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I, II, III — Create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token. IV — Sacrifice any number of creatures. Search your library and/or graveyard for a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of creatures sacrificed this way and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

How much mana does The Hunger Tide Rises cost to cast? Basics

The Hunger Tide Rises has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

The Hunger Tide Rises's mana cost of {2}{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.

The Hunger Tide Rises 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.

The Hunger Tide Rises's current oracle text is: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I, II, III — Create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token. IV — Sacrifice any number of creatures. Search your library and/or graveyard for a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of creatures sacrificed this way and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle."

What is the current price of The Hunger Tide Rises? Pricing

The current market price for The Hunger Tide Rises is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy The Hunger Tide Rises? Pricing

You can purchase The Hunger Tide Rises 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.

The Hunger Tide Rises normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.17

Is The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Hunger Tide Rises in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Modern? Legality

The Hunger Tide Rises is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Hunger Tide Rises 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 The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Hunger Tide Rises in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Legacy? Legality

The Hunger Tide Rises is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Vintage? Legality

The Hunger Tide Rises 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 The Hunger Tide Rises legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Hunger Tide Rises 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 The Hunger Tide Rises from? Details

This printing of The Hunger Tide Rises is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 158.

The Hunger Tide Rises may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Hunger Tide Rises's rarity? Details

The Hunger Tide Rises is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated The Hunger Tide Rises? Details

The Hunger Tide Rises was illustrated by Liiga Smilshkalne.

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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