Quick Answer

Windrider Wizard is a common Creature — Human Wizard from CMM (CMM) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Windrider Wizard MTG card

Windrider Wizard

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast an instant, sorcery, or Wizard spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.

"It's an ideal method for exploring sky ruins. The drakes sniff me briefly but then lose interest."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windrider Wizard? Basics

Windrider Wizard is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast an instant, sorcery, or Wizard spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card."

How much mana does Windrider Wizard cost to cast? Basics

Windrider Wizard has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Windrider Wizard's mana cost of {2}{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.

Windrider Wizard has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Windrider Wizard's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast an instant, sorcery, or Wizard spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card."

What is the current price of Windrider Wizard? Pricing

The current market price for Windrider Wizard is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Windrider Wizard? Pricing

You can purchase Windrider Wizard 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.

Windrider Wizard normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.11

Is Windrider Wizard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Windrider Wizard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Windrider Wizard legal in Modern? Legality

Windrider Wizard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Windrider Wizard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Windrider Wizard 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 Windrider Wizard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Windrider Wizard is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Windrider Wizard legal in Legacy? Legality

Windrider Wizard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Windrider Wizard legal in Vintage? Legality

Windrider Wizard 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 Windrider Wizard legal in Pauper? Legality

Windrider Wizard 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 Windrider Wizard from? Details

This printing of Windrider Wizard is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 134.

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

What is Windrider Wizard's rarity? Details

Windrider Wizard is a common card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Windrider Wizard? Details

Windrider Wizard was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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

What is Windrider Wizard's power and toughness? Details

Windrider Wizard is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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