Quick Answer

Water Elemental is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from 2ED (2ED) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $2.73 USD. Legal in Commander.

Water Elemental MTG card

Water Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Stats

5/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Jeff A. Menges

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (14 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Water Elemental? Basics

Water Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

How much mana does Water Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Water Elemental has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Water Elemental's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} 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.

Water Elemental has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Water Elemental's current oracle text is: (No rules text)

What is the current price of Water Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Water Elemental is approximately $2.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Water Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Water Elemental 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 Water Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Water Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Water Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Water Elemental in Modern is not available.

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

Is Water Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Water Elemental 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 Water Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Water Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Water Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Water Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Water Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Water Elemental 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 Water Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Water Elemental 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 Water Elemental from? Details

This printing of Water Elemental is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 92.

Water Elemental may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Water Elemental's rarity? Details

Water Elemental is a uncommon card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Water Elemental? Details

Water Elemental was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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

What is Water Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Water Elemental is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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