Quick Answer

Wickerbough Elder is a common Creature — Treefolk Shaman from ARC (ARC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wickerbough Elder MTG card

Wickerbough Elder

Creature — Treefolk Shaman

Card Text

This creature enters with a -1/-1 counter on it. {G}, Remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"Living scarecrows make a mockery of the natural order. Dead ones make fine hats."

Card Stats

4/4 common CMC: 4.0 ARC ARC 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wickerbough Elder? Basics

Wickerbough Elder is a Creature — Treefolk Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a -1/-1 counter on it. {G}, Remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment."

How much mana does Wickerbough Elder cost to cast? Basics

Wickerbough Elder 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.

Wickerbough Elder'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.

Wickerbough Elder 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.

Wickerbough Elder's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a -1/-1 counter on it. {G}, Remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment."

What is the current price of Wickerbough Elder? Pricing

The current market price for Wickerbough Elder is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Wickerbough Elder? Pricing

You can purchase Wickerbough Elder 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 Wickerbough Elder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wickerbough Elder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wickerbough Elder legal in Modern? Legality

Wickerbough Elder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wickerbough Elder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wickerbough Elder 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 Wickerbough Elder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wickerbough Elder in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wickerbough Elder legal in Legacy? Legality

Wickerbough Elder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wickerbough Elder legal in Vintage? Legality

Wickerbough Elder 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 Wickerbough Elder legal in Pauper? Legality

Wickerbough Elder is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Wickerbough Elder from? Details

This printing of Wickerbough Elder is from ARC (ARC), with collector number 74.

Wickerbough Elder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wickerbough Elder's rarity? Details

Wickerbough Elder is a common card in ARC.

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

Who illustrated Wickerbough Elder? Details

Wickerbough Elder was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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

What is Wickerbough Elder's power and toughness? Details

Wickerbough Elder is a 4/4 creature.

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

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