Warden of the Woods
Creature — Treefolk
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw two cards.
- CMC
- 6
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- G
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Price
- $0.20
- EDHREC rank
- #19100
Warden of the Woods lands as a 3/6 vigilance that replaces itself whenever a bigger creature blocks or is blocked by it — seven mana is steep, but the combination of a relevant body and built-in card draw makes it a legitimate late-game threat in green stompy builds. Fangorn, Tree Shepherd turns that draw trigger into an engine, and together they make the cost feel much more reasonable.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd generates mana from your Forests whenever a creature you control fights or blocks, which means Warden of the Woods doesn't just refuel your hand — it also bankrolls the next play, turning every combat into a ramp-and-draw event.
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 | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Warden of the Woods is legal in Commander, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Vintage, and Oathbreaker, but competitive constructed formats have moved past anything this expensive that isn't immediately closing the game. In Commander it finds a real home: seven mana is reachable in green, the vigilance body blocks flying threats while the draw trigger keeps your hand stocked, and multiplayer combat means the draw trigger fires often. Outside Commander, treat it as a casual or budget inclusion only — no competitive Modern or Legacy deck needs this effect at this cost.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.20 bulk tier
At $0.20, Warden of the Woods is deep bulk — easy to pick up as a throw-in or from a bargain bin without a second thought. Bulk rares with narrow competitive application don't tend to climb, so don't expect this to move; buy it for the effect, not the spec.
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Sources
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Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.