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Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is a uncommon Enchantment from VOW (VOW) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider MTG card

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then if that creature has toughness 6 or greater, transform this enchantment.

As the natural cycle of day and night grew twisted, old powers stirred deep in the Ulvenwald.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 VOW VOW 🎨 Kekai Kotaki
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$0.14
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$0.23
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.18
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€0.18
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider? Basics

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then if that creature has toughness 6 or greater, transform this enchantment."

How much mana does Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider cost to cast? Basics

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider'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.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then if that creature has toughness 6 or greater, transform this enchantment."

What is the current price of Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider? Pricing

The current market price for Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider? Pricing

You can purchase Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.23

Is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Modern? Legality

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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 Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Legacy? Legality

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Vintage? Legality

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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 Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider 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 Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider from? Details

This printing of Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is from VOW (VOW), with collector number 198.

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider's rarity? Details

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider is a uncommon card in VOW.

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

Who illustrated Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider? Details

Dormant Grove // Gnarled Grovestrider was illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.

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

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