Quick Answer

Timbermaw Larva is a common Creature — Beast from ZEN (ZEN) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Timbermaw Larva MTG card

Timbermaw Larva

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each Forest you control.

"You can't trust your eyes. A tree might look healthy, but its insides tell a different tale." —Zahr Gada, Halimar expedition leader

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 ZEN ZEN 🎨 Matt Cavotta

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.55
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timbermaw Larva? Basics

Timbermaw Larva is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each Forest you control."

How much mana does Timbermaw Larva cost to cast? Basics

Timbermaw Larva has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Timbermaw Larva's mana cost of {3}{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.

Timbermaw Larva has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Timbermaw Larva's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each Forest you control."

What is the current price of Timbermaw Larva? Pricing

The current market price for Timbermaw Larva is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Timbermaw Larva? Pricing

You can purchase Timbermaw Larva 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.

Timbermaw Larva normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.55

Is Timbermaw Larva legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Timbermaw Larva in Standard is not available.

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

Is Timbermaw Larva legal in Modern? Legality

Timbermaw Larva is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Timbermaw Larva legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Timbermaw Larva 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 Timbermaw Larva legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Timbermaw Larva in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Timbermaw Larva legal in Legacy? Legality

Timbermaw Larva is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Timbermaw Larva legal in Vintage? Legality

Timbermaw Larva 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 Timbermaw Larva legal in Pauper? Legality

Timbermaw Larva 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 Timbermaw Larva from? Details

This printing of Timbermaw Larva is from ZEN (ZEN), with collector number 189.

Timbermaw Larva may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Timbermaw Larva's rarity? Details

Timbermaw Larva is a common card in ZEN.

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

Who illustrated Timbermaw Larva? Details

Timbermaw Larva was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Timbermaw Larva's power and toughness? Details

Timbermaw Larva is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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