Magic: The Gathering

River Boa

Visions 118 • common

Set: Visions
Collector number: 118
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Steve White
Market price: $0.35

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What it's worth

$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.30 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from this set, the River Boa represents a fundamental building block for players looking to bolster their ranks with reliable, focused abilities. Its presence in a collection speaks to the essential role that foundational cards play in shaping the texture and playability of a well-rounded deck.

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Card face

What it does

Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

green mana: Regenerate this creature.

"But no one heard the snake's gentle hiss for peace over the elephant's trumpeting of war."— Afari, *Tales*

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

River Boa was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore themes of spiritualism and exotic landscapes, drawing inspiration from various mythologies. As a common card, it was distributed widely in booster packs, serving as a staple utility creature for green-aligned decks during the era.

The card’s artwork was illustrated by Steve White, a wildlife artist known for his detailed, naturalistic depictions of animals. White was commissioned to bring the creature to life, aiming for a grounded, biological aesthetic that fit the swamp-dwelling theme of the card. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its efficiency in specific competitive environments, particularly due to its ability to become unblockable in certain conditions, cementing its place in the game’s early history.

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About

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