Quick Answer

Grim Strider is a uncommon Creature — Horror from AKH (AKH) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grim Strider MTG card

Grim Strider

Creature — Horror

Card Text

This creature gets -1/-1 for each card in your hand.

"As a child I saw something walking in the distance, far beyond the Hekma—shadow-dark, and taller than the gods. Even now, it passes through my dreams." —Pytamun, initiate of Nef crop

Card Stats

6/6 uncommon CMC: 4.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Christine Choi

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.05
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grim Strider? Basics

Grim Strider is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature gets -1/-1 for each card in your hand."

How much mana does Grim Strider cost to cast? Basics

Grim Strider has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Grim Strider's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Grim Strider 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.

Grim Strider's current oracle text is: "This creature gets -1/-1 for each card in your hand."

What is the current price of Grim Strider? Pricing

The current market price for Grim Strider is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Grim Strider? Pricing

You can purchase Grim Strider 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.

Grim Strider normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.05

Is Grim Strider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grim Strider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grim Strider legal in Modern? Legality

Grim Strider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grim Strider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grim Strider 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 Grim Strider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grim Strider is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grim Strider legal in Legacy? Legality

Grim Strider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grim Strider legal in Vintage? Legality

Grim Strider 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 Grim Strider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grim Strider 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 Grim Strider from? Details

This printing of Grim Strider is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 94.

Grim Strider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grim Strider's rarity? Details

Grim Strider is a uncommon card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Grim Strider? Details

Grim Strider was illustrated by Christine Choi.

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

What is Grim Strider's power and toughness? Details

Grim Strider is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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