Quick Answer

Resplendent Griffin is a uncommon Creature — Griffin from RIX (RIX) costing {1}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Resplendent Griffin MTG card

Resplendent Griffin

Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying Ascend (If you control ten or more permanents, you get the city's blessing for the rest of the game.) Whenever this creature attacks, if you have the city's blessing, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Sam Rowan
Ascend Flying

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$0.06
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$0.21
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resplendent Griffin? Basics

Resplendent Griffin is a Creature — Griffin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Ascend (If you control ten or more permanents, you get the city's blessing for the rest of the game.) Whenever this creature attacks, if you have the city's blessing, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Resplendent Griffin cost to cast? Basics

Resplendent Griffin has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Resplendent Griffin's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Resplendent Griffin 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.

Resplendent Griffin's current oracle text is: "Flying Ascend (If you control ten or more permanents, you get the city's blessing for the rest of the game.) Whenever this creature attacks, if you have the city's blessing, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Resplendent Griffin? Pricing

The current market price for Resplendent Griffin is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Resplendent Griffin? Pricing

You can purchase Resplendent Griffin 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.

Resplendent Griffin normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.21

Is Resplendent Griffin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Resplendent Griffin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Resplendent Griffin legal in Modern? Legality

Resplendent Griffin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Resplendent Griffin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Resplendent Griffin 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 Resplendent Griffin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Resplendent Griffin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Resplendent Griffin legal in Legacy? Legality

Resplendent Griffin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Resplendent Griffin legal in Vintage? Legality

Resplendent Griffin 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 Resplendent Griffin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Resplendent Griffin 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 Resplendent Griffin from? Details

This printing of Resplendent Griffin is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 170.

Resplendent Griffin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Resplendent Griffin's rarity? Details

Resplendent Griffin is a uncommon card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Resplendent Griffin? Details

Resplendent Griffin was illustrated by Sam Rowan.

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

What is Resplendent Griffin's power and toughness? Details

Resplendent Griffin is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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