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Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is a rare Creature — Human Monk from CHK (CHK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.77 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life MTG card

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life

Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

{T}: You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you control ten or more lands, flip this creature.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Kev Walker

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Market Prices

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$0.77
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$11.37
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$2.29
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$15.99
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€0.56
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€6.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life? Basics

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is a Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you control ten or more lands, flip this creature."

How much mana does Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life cost to cast? Basics

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life'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.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life's current oracle text is: "{T}: You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you control ten or more lands, flip this creature."

What is the current price of Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life? Pricing

The current market price for Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is approximately $0.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life? Pricing

You can purchase Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life normal: $0.77 | foil: $11.37

Is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life in Standard is not available.

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

Is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Modern? Legality

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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 Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Legacy? Legality

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Vintage? Legality

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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 Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life 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 Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life from? Details

This printing of Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 202.

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life's rarity? Details

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life? Details

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life's power and toughness? Details

Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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