Quick Answer

Adorned Pouncer is a rare Creature — Cat from HOU (HOU) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Adorned Pouncer MTG card

Adorned Pouncer

Creature — Cat

Card Text

Double strike Eternalize {3}{W}{W} ({3}{W}{W}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Cat with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Double strike Eternalize

Market Prices

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$0.53
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$1.36
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$1.29
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$1.99
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€0.53
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€1.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adorned Pouncer? Basics

Adorned Pouncer is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike Eternalize {3}{W}{W} ({3}{W}{W}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Cat with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Adorned Pouncer cost to cast? Basics

Adorned Pouncer has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Adorned Pouncer's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Adorned Pouncer has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Adorned Pouncer's current oracle text is: "Double strike Eternalize {3}{W}{W} ({3}{W}{W}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Cat with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Adorned Pouncer? Pricing

The current market price for Adorned Pouncer is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Adorned Pouncer? Pricing

You can purchase Adorned Pouncer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Adorned Pouncer normal: $0.53 | foil: $1.36

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Adorned Pouncer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Modern? Legality

Adorned Pouncer is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Adorned Pouncer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Adorned Pouncer is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Legacy? Legality

Adorned Pouncer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Vintage? Legality

Adorned Pouncer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Adorned Pouncer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Adorned Pouncer in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Adorned Pouncer from? Details

This printing of Adorned Pouncer is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 2.

Adorned Pouncer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Adorned Pouncer's rarity? Details

Adorned Pouncer is a rare card in HOU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Adorned Pouncer? Details

Adorned Pouncer was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Adorned Pouncer's power and toughness? Details

Adorned Pouncer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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