Shaman of Spring
Creature — Elf Shaman
When this creature enters, draw a card.
- CMC
- 4
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- G
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Price
- $0.14
- EDHREC rank
- #21761
Shaman of Spring enters and draws you a card if you control a Forest — that's the whole pitch, stapled to a 2/2 body for four mana. The rate is too slow for most competitive tables, but in Pauper or budget Commander builds that want redundant card draw on a creature, it does exactly what it says.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Shaman of Spring is a budget option for green decks that want card draw on a body — it's never the best choice, but it's functional in casual tables where Forests are plentiful and the four-mana slot isn't contested. In Pauper, where the card pool is narrow, it sees the most legitimate play as a common that replaces itself in green midrange and ramp shells. Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, and Vintage all have access to far more efficient draw and creature options, so Shaman of Spring never gets off the bench in those formats. Oathbreaker follows the same logic as Commander — playable only at the most budget-conscious tables.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.14 bulk tier
At $0.14, Shaman of Spring sits firmly in bulk territory and isn't going anywhere on price — demand is too low and supply too deep for any upward movement. Pick it up if you need a cheap slot-filler, but don't expect it to hold even that modest value over time.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.