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Riverwalk Technique is a common Instant from TDM (TDM) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.01 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Riverwalk Technique MTG card

Riverwalk Technique

Instant

Card Text

Choose one — • The owner of target nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. • Counter target noncreature spell.

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Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Julia Metzger

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$0.01
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverwalk Technique? Basics

Riverwalk Technique is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • The owner of target nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. • Counter target noncreature spell."

How much mana does Riverwalk Technique cost to cast? Basics

Riverwalk Technique has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Riverwalk Technique's mana cost of {3}{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.

Riverwalk Technique 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.

Riverwalk Technique's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • The owner of target nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library. • Counter target noncreature spell."

What is the current price of Riverwalk Technique? Pricing

The current market price for Riverwalk Technique is approximately $0.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Riverwalk Technique? Pricing

You can purchase Riverwalk Technique 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.

Riverwalk Technique normal: $0.01 | foil: $0.03

Is Riverwalk Technique legal in Standard? Legality

Riverwalk Technique is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Riverwalk Technique legal in Modern? Legality

Riverwalk Technique is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Riverwalk Technique legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Riverwalk Technique 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 Riverwalk Technique legal in Pioneer? Legality

Riverwalk Technique is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Riverwalk Technique legal in Legacy? Legality

Riverwalk Technique is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Riverwalk Technique legal in Vintage? Legality

Riverwalk Technique 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 Riverwalk Technique legal in Pauper? Legality

Riverwalk Technique is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Riverwalk Technique from? Details

This printing of Riverwalk Technique is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 54.

Riverwalk Technique may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Riverwalk Technique's rarity? Details

Riverwalk Technique is a common card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Riverwalk Technique? Details

Riverwalk Technique was illustrated by Julia Metzger.

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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