Kodama of the Center Tree
BOKBetrayers of Kamigawa/#131/2005Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.17
ManaPool$0.19
TCGplayer$0.45
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.49▼ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.45TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.46
90d low
$0.45
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.45
Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $0.46.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1220% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Spirit
Kodama of the Center Tree's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Spirits you control.
Kodama of the Center Tree has soulshift X, where X is the number of Spirits you control. (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to your hand.)
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (2)
wotc1 Feb 2005
Kodama of the Center Tree can return itself to its owner’s hand if you control five or more Spirits when it is put into a graveyard from the battlefield.
wotc1 Feb 2005
Soulshift is a leaves the battlefield trigger, so the gamestate is referenced immediately before the Soulshift trigger to determine the value of X. Soulshift X includes Kodama of the Center Tree. So, X is always at least 1.
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About this card
Kodama of the Center Tree
Kodama of the Center Tree is a Legendary Creature — Spirit, with mana cost {4}{G} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.45 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Kodama of the Center Tree FAQ
How much is Kodama of the Center Tree worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Kodama of the Center Tree is $0.45. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.45 to $0.46.
What is the cheapest printing of Kodama of the Center Tree?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa at $0.45 on TCGplayer.
What set was Kodama of the Center Tree first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BOK #131, released 2005-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Kodama of the Center Tree?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.94 versus $0.45 for nonfoil, which is 1220% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Kodama of the Center Tree legal in Commander?
Yes, Kodama of the Center Tree is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kodama of the Center Tree legal in Modern?
Yes, Kodama of the Center Tree is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Kodama of the Center Tree legal in Standard?
Kodama of the Center Tree is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Kodama of the Center Tree do?
Kodama of the Center Tree is a Legendary Creature — Spirit with mana cost {4}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Kodama of the Center Tree's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Spirits you control. Kodama of the Center Tree has soulshift X, where X is the number of Spirits you control. (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to your hand.)".