Ambassador Oak
Creature — Treefolk Warrior
When this creature enters, create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token.
- CMC
- 4
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- G
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- The List
- Price
- $0.18
- EDHREC rank
- #23073
Ambassador Oak enters and immediately puts two bodies on the board — a 2/2 Treefolk and a 1/1 Elf token — for five mana, which is the problem. A 5-mana spell that doesn't threaten to win the game is a tough sell in any competitive context, and Ambassador Oak doesn't clear that bar.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Ambassador Oak is a casual inclusion for Elf tribal or Treefolk tribal decks that want token density and don't need speed — it slots into Ezuri, Renegade Leader builds as a body that triggers anthem effects, but it's rarely better than cheaper alternatives. In Pauper, the common restriction makes every slot matter more, and a five-mana two-for-one without evasion or an immediate board impact won't find a home in any established archetype. Legacy and Vintage are non-starters — the power bar is simply too high. Ambassador Oak is a Commander-only card, and a casual one at that.
Key Combos
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Price Context
Current price
$0.18 bulk tier
At $0.18, Ambassador Oak is deep bulk — you're paying for cardboard, not power. That price is stable because demand is low and supply is permanent; don't expect movement in either direction.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.