Quick Answer

Vastwood Surge is a uncommon Sorcery from NEC (NEC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vastwood Surge MTG card

Vastwood Surge

Sorcery

Card Text

Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.) Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. If this spell was kicked, put two +1/+1 counters on each creature you control.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Jason Rainville
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Market Prices

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$0.27
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€0.21
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vastwood Surge? Basics

Vastwood Surge is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.) Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. If this spell was kicked, put two +1/+1 counters on each creature you control."

How much mana does Vastwood Surge cost to cast? Basics

Vastwood Surge 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.

Vastwood Surge'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.

Vastwood Surge 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.

Vastwood Surge's current oracle text is: "Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.) Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. If this spell was kicked, put two +1/+1 counters on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Vastwood Surge? Pricing

The current market price for Vastwood Surge is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Vastwood Surge? Pricing

You can purchase Vastwood Surge 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 Vastwood Surge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vastwood Surge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vastwood Surge legal in Modern? Legality

Vastwood Surge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vastwood Surge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vastwood Surge 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 Vastwood Surge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vastwood Surge is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vastwood Surge legal in Legacy? Legality

Vastwood Surge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vastwood Surge legal in Vintage? Legality

Vastwood Surge 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 Vastwood Surge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vastwood Surge 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 Vastwood Surge from? Details

This printing of Vastwood Surge is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 133.

Vastwood Surge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vastwood Surge's rarity? Details

Vastwood Surge is a uncommon card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Vastwood Surge? Details

Vastwood Surge was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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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