River Bear
River Bear Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of River Bear is $0.36 (PLST #P02-144), and the most expensive is $14.66 (9ED #266★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, down 10.0% over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, down 12.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.54 (2024).
River Bear Printings & Prices
River Bear has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell River Bear: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.05 cash for P02 #144; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | P02 #144 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #266 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #P02-144 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.59 | 75% |
River Bear Rules Text & Legality
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
River Bear is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
River Bear has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #P02-144 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #266★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #266 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| P02 #144 | 1998-06-24 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #P02-144 
9ED #266★ 
P02 #144 River Bear in Commander
River Bear is the #14,507 most-played card on EDHREC, down 61 places over the last 30 days.
River Bear FAQ
How much is River Bear worth?
River Bear is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $14.66 across 4 tracked printings.
Is River Bear legal in Commander?
Yes — River Bear is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has River Bear been reprinted?
Yes — River Bear has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is River Bear cheap?
River Bear trades at about $0.36 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,507 on EDHREC).