Vernal Bloom
~$4.24 low · ~$64.99 high
Green. Enchantment
Eighth Edition #286 · Illustrated by Bob Eggleton
Eighth Edition #286 · Illustrated by Bob EggletonWhat is Vernal Bloom worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever a Forest is tapped for mana, its controller adds an additional .
Many cultures have legends of a lush, hidden paradise. The elves of Argoth had no need of such stories.
Format legality
All 6 printings of Vernal Bloom
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #USG-281· 2023Retro Framerare | rare | $7.91 | No foil printing | — | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #286· 2003rare· Cardmarket €1.69 | rare | $4.69 | No foil printing | €1.69 | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #286★· 2003rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $22.50 | — | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #281· 2001rare· Cardmarket €2.23 | rare | $4.24 | No foil printing | €2.23 | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #281★· 2001rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $64.99 | — | |
 Urza's Saga usg #281· 1998rare· Cardmarket €3.32 | rare | $6.56 | No foil printing | €3.32 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Vernal Bloom
Graded copies on eBay
Searches for the Seventh Edition #281★ printing.
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 6
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #10,943 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Bob Eggleton, Scott Bailey
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Eighth Edition card (#286).
286
- 286Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
This is a triggered mana ability. It does not go on the stack.
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