Quick Answer

Waker of the Wilds is a rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from XLN (XLN) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Waker of the Wilds MTG card

Waker of the Wilds

Creature — Merfolk Shaman

Card Text

{X}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on target land you control. That land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.

"Our foes are many and mighty, but not as many as the trees or as mighty as the sea."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Shreya Shetty

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$0.11
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$0.46
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$0.49
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€0.18
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€0.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waker of the Wilds? Basics

Waker of the Wilds is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on target land you control. That land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land."

How much mana does Waker of the Wilds cost to cast? Basics

Waker of the Wilds has a mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Waker of the Wilds's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Waker of the Wilds 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.

Waker of the Wilds's current oracle text is: "{X}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on target land you control. That land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land."

What is the current price of Waker of the Wilds? Pricing

The current market price for Waker of the Wilds is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Waker of the Wilds? Pricing

You can purchase Waker of the Wilds 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.

Waker of the Wilds normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.46

Is Waker of the Wilds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waker of the Wilds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waker of the Wilds legal in Modern? Legality

Waker of the Wilds is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Waker of the Wilds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waker of the Wilds 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 Waker of the Wilds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Waker of the Wilds is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Waker of the Wilds legal in Legacy? Legality

Waker of the Wilds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waker of the Wilds legal in Vintage? Legality

Waker of the Wilds 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 Waker of the Wilds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Waker of the Wilds 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 Waker of the Wilds from? Details

This printing of Waker of the Wilds is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 215.

Waker of the Wilds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waker of the Wilds's rarity? Details

Waker of the Wilds is a rare card in XLN.

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

Who illustrated Waker of the Wilds? Details

Waker of the Wilds was illustrated by Shreya Shetty.

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

What is Waker of the Wilds's power and toughness? Details

Waker of the Wilds is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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