Quick Answer

Carnivorous Plant is a common Creature — Plant Wall from DRK (DRK) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Carnivorous Plant MTG card

Carnivorous Plant

Creature — Plant Wall

Card Text

Defender

"It had a mouth like that of a great beast, and gnashed its teeth as it strained to reach us. I am thankful it possessed no means of locomotion." —Vervamon the Elder

Card Stats

4/5 common CMC: 4.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Quinton Hoover
Defender

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnivorous Plant? Basics

Carnivorous Plant is a Creature — Plant Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender"

How much mana does Carnivorous Plant cost to cast? Basics

Carnivorous Plant 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.

Carnivorous Plant'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.

Carnivorous Plant 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.

Carnivorous Plant's current oracle text is: "Defender"

What is the current price of Carnivorous Plant? Pricing

The current market price for Carnivorous Plant is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Carnivorous Plant? Pricing

You can purchase Carnivorous Plant 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 Carnivorous Plant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Carnivorous Plant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Carnivorous Plant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Carnivorous Plant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Carnivorous Plant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Carnivorous Plant 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 Carnivorous Plant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Carnivorous Plant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Carnivorous Plant legal in Legacy? Legality

Carnivorous Plant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Carnivorous Plant legal in Vintage? Legality

Carnivorous Plant 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 Carnivorous Plant legal in Pauper? Legality

Carnivorous Plant 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 Carnivorous Plant from? Details

This printing of Carnivorous Plant is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 75.

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

What is Carnivorous Plant's rarity? Details

Carnivorous Plant is a common card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Carnivorous Plant? Details

Carnivorous Plant was illustrated by Quinton Hoover.

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

What is Carnivorous Plant's power and toughness? Details

Carnivorous Plant is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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