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In Magic: The Gathering, a 3-drop is normally a card with mana value 3. This list uses real green creature cards with mana value 3, rather than cards whose activated abilities happen to cost 3 mana. Rules text below is a short identification summary, not a replacement for the current Oracle text; check Wizards’ Gatherer or the official card database for the full wording and format legality. Prices are observed typical nonfoil single-card ranges and can vary substantially by printing, condition, language, foil treatment, and retailer.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reclamation Sage | $1–$3 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Llanowar Visionary | $1–$2 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Llanowar Empath | $1–$3 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Tireless Tracker | $2–$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Nessian Courser | $1–$2 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Jewel Thief | $1–$2 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Boon Satyr | $1–$3 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Yavimaya Elder | $1–$5 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Pippa, Duchess of Dice | $1–$4 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Reclamation Sage
{2}{G}, Creature — Elf Shaman, 2/1. When it enters, destroy target artifact or enchantment; a flexible sideboard-style answer in many casual and Commander green decks.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 2/1
- artifact or enchantment removal
- Exact three-mana green creature
- Many printings
- Price and legality vary by printing
Llanowar Visionary
{2}{G}, Creature — Elf Druid, 2/2. Its enter-the-battlefield ability draws a card, and it taps for green mana; generally a Limited or casual ramp/value role.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 2/2
- draws a card and taps for G
- Provides two distinct rules functions
- Exact three-drop
- Format legality depends on printing
Llanowar Empath
{2}{G}, Creature — Elf Shaman, 2/2. On entering, it scries 2 and may reveal a creature card from the top to put it into hand; a creature-density payoff.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 2/2
- scry and creature reveal
- Card selection role
- Exact mana value three
- Older printings can affect availability
Tireless Tracker
{2}{G}, Creature — Human Scout, 3/2. Landfall creates a Clue token, and sacrificing a Clue puts a +1/+1 counter on it; commonly a landfall/value role where legal.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 3/2
- landfall Clue creation
- Exact three-drop
- Distinct landfall role
- Multiple printings produce wide price variation
Nessian Courser
{2}{G}, Creature — Centaur Warrior, 3/3. A simple three-mana green creature with no rules text beyond its statistics, useful as a baseline body for limited or teaching collections.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 3/3
- Centaur Warrior
- Simple rules load
- Exact three-drop
- Little constructed role
Jewel Thief
{2}{G}, Creature — Cat Rogue, 3/3 with vigilance and trample. It creates a Treasure token when it enters, giving it a Limited and casual ramp-combat role.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- 3/3 vigilance trample
- creates a Treasure token
- Keywords plus token creation
- Exact mana value three
- Specific print and format determine availability
Boon Satyr
{1}{G}{G}, Enchantment Creature — Satyr, 4/2 with flash; it also has bestow. It is three mana despite requiring two green symbols, and plays as a combat trick or later Aura option.
- mana cost {1}{G}{G}
- 4/2 flash
- bestow
- Exact mana value three
- Flexible creature/Aura role
- Two-green casting requirement
Yavimaya Elder
{1}{G}{G}, Creature — Human Druid, 2/1. When it dies, its controller may search for up to two basic lands, and it has a card-draw sacrifice ability; a classic Commander resource role.
- mana cost {1}{G}{G}
- 2/1
- basic-land search on death
- Exact three-drop
- Several printings
- Requires two green mana
Pippa, Duchess of Dice
{2}{G}, Legendary Creature — Human Noble, 2/2. It can tap for {2}{G} to roll a six-sided die and make a green Die creature token with power and toughness equal to the result; an Un-set casual role.
- mana cost {2}{G}
- legendary 2/2
- die-roll token ability
- Official Wizards rules text published
- Exact three-drop
- Un-set card is not conventional tournament-format material
Buying tips
- Check mana cost, not only colour identity: {2}{G} and {1}{G}{G} both have mana value 3, but their colour requirements differ.
- Use the current Oracle text and format-legality page before a tournament or sanctioned event; old printed wording and reprints can differ.
- Buy a specific printing after checking condition and finish. A card name alone does not identify one market price.
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