Quick Answer

Windreaver is a rare Creature — Elemental from DDI (DDI) costing {3}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Windreaver MTG card

Windreaver

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Flying {W}: This creature gains vigilance until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn. {U}: Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn. {U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 5.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Aleksi Briclot
Flying

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windreaver? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {W}: This creature gains vigilance until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn. {U}: Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn. {U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Windreaver cost to cast? Basics

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

It requires U, W 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.

Windreaver's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Windreaver 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.

Windreaver's current oracle text is: "Flying {W}: This creature gains vigilance until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn. {U}: Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn. {U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Windreaver? Pricing

The current market price for Windreaver is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Windreaver? Pricing

You can purchase Windreaver 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 Windreaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Windreaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Windreaver legal in Modern? Legality

Windreaver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Windreaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Windreaver 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 Windreaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Windreaver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Windreaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Windreaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Windreaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Windreaver 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 Windreaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Windreaver 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 Windreaver from? Details

This printing of Windreaver is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 19.

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

What is Windreaver's rarity? Details

Windreaver is a rare card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Windreaver? Details

Windreaver was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

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

What is Windreaver's power and toughness? Details

Windreaver is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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