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Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is a common Creature — Elf Ranger from CLB (CLB) costing {G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper MTG card

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper

Creature — Elf Ranger

Card Text

Gathered Swarm — Whenever one or more tokens you control enter, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

When he's threatened, the forest buzzes and the air hums with dragonfly wings.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Yangtian Li
Gathered Swarm

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.12
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.17
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper? Basics

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is a Creature — Elf Ranger card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gathered Swarm — Whenever one or more tokens you control enter, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Cloakwood Swarmkeeper cost to cast? Basics

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper's mana cost of {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.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper's current oracle text is: "Gathered Swarm — Whenever one or more tokens you control enter, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Cloakwood Swarmkeeper? Pricing

The current market price for Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Cloakwood Swarmkeeper? Pricing

You can purchase Cloakwood Swarmkeeper 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.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.12

Is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cloakwood Swarmkeeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cloakwood Swarmkeeper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper 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 Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cloakwood Swarmkeeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper 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 Cloakwood Swarmkeeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper 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 Cloakwood Swarmkeeper from? Details

This printing of Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 222.

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

What is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper's rarity? Details

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Cloakwood Swarmkeeper? Details

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper was illustrated by Yangtian Li.

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

What is Cloakwood Swarmkeeper's power and toughness? Details

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper is a 1/1 creature.

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

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