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Patron of the Orochi is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit from BOK (BOK) costing {6}{G}{G}. Current price: $11.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Patron of the Orochi MTG card

Patron of the Orochi

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Snake offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Snake and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Snake. Mana cost includes color.) {T}: Untap all Forests and all green creatures. Activate only once each turn.

Card Stats

7/7 rare CMC: 8.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Christopher Moeller
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patron of the Orochi? Basics

Patron of the Orochi is a Legendary Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Snake offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Snake and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Snake. Mana cost includes color.) {T}: Untap all Forests and all green creatures. Activate only once each turn."

How much mana does Patron of the Orochi cost to cast? Basics

Patron of the Orochi has a mana cost of {6}{G}{G}, which equals 8.0 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.

Patron of the Orochi's mana cost of {6}{G}{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.

Patron of the Orochi has a mana value of 8.0. 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.

Patron of the Orochi's current oracle text is: "Snake offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Snake and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Snake. Mana cost includes color.) {T}: Untap all Forests and all green creatures. Activate only once each turn."

What is the current price of Patron of the Orochi? Pricing

The current market price for Patron of the Orochi is approximately $11.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $28.56 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Patron of the Orochi? Pricing

You can purchase Patron of the Orochi 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.

Patron of the Orochi normal: $11.04 | foil: $28.56

Is Patron of the Orochi legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Patron of the Orochi in Standard is not available.

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

Is Patron of the Orochi legal in Modern? Legality

Patron of the Orochi is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Patron of the Orochi legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Patron of the Orochi 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 Patron of the Orochi legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Patron of the Orochi in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Patron of the Orochi legal in Legacy? Legality

Patron of the Orochi is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Patron of the Orochi legal in Vintage? Legality

Patron of the Orochi 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 Patron of the Orochi legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Patron of the Orochi 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 Patron of the Orochi from? Details

This printing of Patron of the Orochi is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 138.

Patron of the Orochi may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Patron of the Orochi's rarity? Details

Patron of the Orochi is a rare card in BOK.

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

Who illustrated Patron of the Orochi? Details

Patron of the Orochi was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Patron of the Orochi's power and toughness? Details

Patron of the Orochi is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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