Quick Answer

Ainok Guide is a common Creature — Dog Scout from FRF (FRF) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ainok Guide MTG card

Ainok Guide

Creature — Dog Scout

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ainok Guide? Basics

Ainok Guide is a Creature — Dog Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

How much mana does Ainok Guide cost to cast? Basics

Ainok Guide has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Ainok Guide's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Ainok Guide 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.

Ainok Guide's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top."

What is the current price of Ainok Guide? Pricing

The current market price for Ainok Guide is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Ainok Guide? Pricing

You can purchase Ainok Guide 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.

Ainok Guide normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.22

Is Ainok Guide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ainok Guide in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ainok Guide legal in Modern? Legality

Ainok Guide is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ainok Guide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ainok Guide 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 Ainok Guide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ainok Guide is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ainok Guide legal in Legacy? Legality

Ainok Guide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ainok Guide legal in Vintage? Legality

Ainok Guide 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 Ainok Guide legal in Pauper? Legality

Ainok Guide is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Ainok Guide from? Details

This printing of Ainok Guide is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 121.

Ainok Guide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ainok Guide's rarity? Details

Ainok Guide is a common card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Ainok Guide? Details

Ainok Guide was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Ainok Guide's power and toughness? Details

Ainok Guide 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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