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River Hoopoe Hour of Devastation MTG card
HOU #143 · Art by Ryan Pancoast
HOU set symbol, UncommonHour of Devastation#143Uncommon

River Hoopoe

Creature · BirdFlying
TCGplayer market · HOU #143 nonfoil
$0.17 +6.3% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+21.4%
EDHREC rank
#20,160 Down 159 in 30 days
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River Hoopoe Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, up 6.3% over 7 days, up 21.4% over 30 days, down 57.5% over 90 days.

River Hoopoe Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell River Hoopoe

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River Hoopoe in Sealed Products

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River Hoopoe Printings & Prices

River Hoopoe has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

2X2 set symbol, Uncommon2X2 #269
HOU set symbol, UncommonHOU #143
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River Hoopoe Rules Text & Legality

River Hoopoe

Flying

{3}{G}{U}: You gain 2 life and draw a card.

"It's a cruel thing to give such a sad song to such a colorful creature." —Sana, former Ahn-crop initiate

River Hoopoe is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

River Hoopoe has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, UncommonHour of DevastationHOU #143
  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, UncommonHour of Devastation · foilHOU #143
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #HOU-143
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters 20222X2 #269
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters 2022 · foil2X2 #269

River Hoopoe in Commander

River Hoopoe is the #20,160 most-played card on EDHREC, down 159 places over the last 30 days.

#20,160 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 159 in 30 days

River Hoopoe FAQ

How much is River Hoopoe worth?

River Hoopoe is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is River Hoopoe legal in Commander?

Yes. River Hoopoe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has River Hoopoe been reprinted?

Yes. River Hoopoe has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is River Hoopoe cheap?

River Hoopoe trades at about $0.17; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,160 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of River Hoopoe?

Cards that fill a similar role include Hydroid Krasis, Thrasios, Triton Hero, Horizon Chimera.