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Bamboo Grove Archer is a common Enchantment Creature — Snake Archer from NEO (NEO) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bamboo Grove Archer MTG card

Bamboo Grove Archer

Enchantment Creature — Snake Archer

Card Text

Defender, reach Channel — {4}{G}, Discard this card: Destroy target creature with flying.

"Do not mistake tranquility for domestication. This land is wild, and will always remain so."

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 2.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Steve Prescott
Channel Defender Reach

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.16
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bamboo Grove Archer? Basics

Bamboo Grove Archer is a Enchantment Creature — Snake Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, reach Channel — {4}{G}, Discard this card: Destroy target creature with flying."

How much mana does Bamboo Grove Archer cost to cast? Basics

Bamboo Grove Archer has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Bamboo Grove Archer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Bamboo Grove Archer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Bamboo Grove Archer's current oracle text is: "Defender, reach Channel — {4}{G}, Discard this card: Destroy target creature with flying."

What is the current price of Bamboo Grove Archer? Pricing

The current market price for Bamboo Grove Archer is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Bamboo Grove Archer? Pricing

You can purchase Bamboo Grove Archer 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.

Bamboo Grove Archer normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.14

Is Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bamboo Grove Archer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Modern? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer 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 Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Legacy? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Vintage? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer 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 Bamboo Grove Archer legal in Pauper? Legality

Bamboo Grove Archer 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 Bamboo Grove Archer from? Details

This printing of Bamboo Grove Archer is from NEO (NEO), with collector number 173.

Bamboo Grove Archer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bamboo Grove Archer's rarity? Details

Bamboo Grove Archer is a common card in NEO.

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

Who illustrated Bamboo Grove Archer? Details

Bamboo Grove Archer was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Bamboo Grove Archer's power and toughness? Details

Bamboo Grove Archer 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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