Viridian Zealot
Creature — Elf Warrior
, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- G
- Rarity
- rare
- Set
- Darksteel
- Price
- $0.37
- EDHREC rank
- #16637
Viridian Zealot puts removal on a body — sacrifice it to destroy any artifact or enchantment at instant speed, no questions asked. Two mana for a 1/1 is a real cost, but the flexibility of a creature that doubles as targeted removal justifies the slot in any green deck that wants redundancy.
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 | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Commander is where Viridian Zealot earns its keep — the format's density of problem artifacts and enchantments means the sacrifice trigger will almost always find a target, and the body can chip in or crew in the meantime. In Legacy and Vintage, it's too slow and too fragile; dedicated removal like Nature's Claim does the job for one mana without asking you to invest in a creature. Modern has better options at the same cost, and the non-bo with efficient removal makes Viridian Zealot a fringe consideration at best outside of specific synergy shells.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.37 bulk tier
At $0.37, Viridian Zealot is deep bulk — easy to pick up in any binder or bulk bin. That price is stable because demand is low and supply is wide, so don't expect movement in either direction.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.