River Song — Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions about River Song in MTG — View River Song

What does River Song do?

River Song is a Legendary Creature — Human Time Lord Rogue. Its Oracle text reads: "Meet in Reverse — You draw cards from the bottom of your library rather than the top. Spoilers — Whenever an opponent scries, surveils, or searches their library, put a +1/+1 counter on River Song. Then River Song deals damage to that player equal to its power. Power/Toughness: 2/2" — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is River Song?

River Song is a Legendary Creature — Human Time Lord Rogue. It is a Rare card from the Doctor Who set. Learn more about Burn in our MTG wiki.

What format is River Song legal in?

River Song is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki.

How much does River Song cost?

The current market price for River Song is approximately $0.24 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is River Song from?

River Song was printed in Doctor Who. Browse all cards from Doctor Who.

Is River Song good in Commander?

Yes, River Song is legal in Commander. It has 80 known combos in Commander. See all combos with River Song. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What are the best combos with River Song?

River Song has 80 known combos. The most popular include: Timestream Navigator (Infinite turns, Lock); Radiant Performer + Field of Ruin (Near-infinite damage); Transplant Theorist + Time Warp (Infinite turns, Skip your draw steps). View all combos with River Song.

What cards are similar to River Song?

There are 20 cards similar to River Song with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Truth or Consequences, Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast, Fire Prophecy. View all cards similar to River Song.

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