Quick Answer

Verdant Touch is a rare Sorcery from STH (STH) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Verdant Touch MTG card

Verdant Touch

Sorcery

Card Text

Buyback {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target land becomes a 2/2 creature that's still a land. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 STH STH 🎨 M. W. Kaluta & DiTerlizzi
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€0.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verdant Touch? Basics

Verdant Touch is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Buyback {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target land becomes a 2/2 creature that's still a land. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Verdant Touch cost to cast? Basics

Verdant Touch has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Verdant Touch's mana cost of {1}{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.

Verdant Touch 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.

Verdant Touch's current oracle text is: "Buyback {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Target land becomes a 2/2 creature that's still a land. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Verdant Touch? Pricing

The current market price for Verdant Touch is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Verdant Touch? Pricing

You can purchase Verdant Touch 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 Touch legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Verdant Touch legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Verdant Touch in Modern is not available.

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

Is Verdant Touch legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Verdant Touch 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 Touch legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Verdant Touch legal in Legacy? Legality

Verdant Touch is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Verdant Touch legal in Vintage? Legality

Verdant Touch 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 Touch legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Verdant Touch 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 Touch from? Details

This printing of Verdant Touch is from STH (STH), with collector number 123.

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

What is Verdant Touch's rarity? Details

Verdant Touch is a rare card in STH.

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

Who illustrated Verdant Touch? Details

Verdant Touch was illustrated by M. W. Kaluta & DiTerlizzi.

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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