Quick Answer

Verdant Catacombs is a mythic Land from EXP (EXP). Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Verdant Catacombs MTG card

Verdant Catacombs

Land

Card Text

{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Swamp or Forest card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

mythic EXP EXP 🎨 Ryan Yee

Market Prices

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$118.42
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$179.99
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â‚Ŧ71.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verdant Catacombs? Basics

Verdant Catacombs is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Swamp or Forest card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Verdant Catacombs cost to cast? Basics

Verdant Catacombs has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Verdant Catacombs's mana cost of 0 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.

Verdant Catacombs has a mana value of 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.

Verdant Catacombs's current oracle text is: "{T}, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Swamp or Forest card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Verdant Catacombs? Pricing

Price data for Verdant Catacombs is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Verdant Catacombs? Pricing

You can purchase Verdant Catacombs 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 Verdant Catacombs legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Verdant Catacombs in Standard is not available.

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

Is Verdant Catacombs legal in Modern? Legality

Verdant Catacombs is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Verdant Catacombs legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Verdant Catacombs 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 Verdant Catacombs legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Verdant Catacombs in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Verdant Catacombs legal in Legacy? Legality

Verdant Catacombs is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Verdant Catacombs legal in Vintage? Legality

Verdant Catacombs 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 Verdant Catacombs legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Verdant Catacombs 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 Verdant Catacombs from? Details

This printing of Verdant Catacombs is from EXP (EXP), with collector number 23.

Verdant Catacombs may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Verdant Catacombs's rarity? Details

Verdant Catacombs is a mythic card in EXP.

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

Who illustrated Verdant Catacombs? Details

Verdant Catacombs was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

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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