Quick Answer

Ominous Roost is a uncommon Enchantment from MID (MID) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ominous Roost MTG card

Ominous Roost

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters and whenever you cast a spell from your graveyard, create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying and "This token can block only creatures with flying."

"One raven is a bad omen. Two are a curse. I don't know what this is, but it can't be good." —Verna, priest of Sigarda

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MID MID 🎨 Josu Hernaiz

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.18
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.17
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ominous Roost? Basics

Ominous Roost is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters and whenever you cast a spell from your graveyard, create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying and "This token can block only creatures with flying.""

How much mana does Ominous Roost cost to cast? Basics

Ominous Roost has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Ominous Roost's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Ominous Roost has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Ominous Roost's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters and whenever you cast a spell from your graveyard, create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying and "This token can block only creatures with flying.""

What is the current price of Ominous Roost? Pricing

The current market price for Ominous Roost is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Ominous Roost? Pricing

You can purchase Ominous Roost 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.

Ominous Roost normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.18

Is Ominous Roost legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ominous Roost in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ominous Roost legal in Modern? Legality

Ominous Roost is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ominous Roost legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ominous Roost 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 Ominous Roost legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ominous Roost is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ominous Roost legal in Legacy? Legality

Ominous Roost is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ominous Roost legal in Vintage? Legality

Ominous Roost 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 Ominous Roost legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ominous Roost 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 Ominous Roost from? Details

This printing of Ominous Roost is from MID (MID), with collector number 65.

Ominous Roost may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ominous Roost's rarity? Details

Ominous Roost is a uncommon card in MID.

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

Who illustrated Ominous Roost? Details

Ominous Roost was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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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