Quick Answer

Ainok Strike Leader is a rare Creature — Dog Warrior from TDC (TDC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $1.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ainok Strike Leader MTG card

Ainok Strike Leader

Creature — Dog Warrior

Card Text

Whenever you attack with this creature and/or your commander, for each opponent, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking that player. Sacrifice this creature: Creature tokens you control gain indestructible until end of turn.

When dalkovans need protecting, all respond.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Alexander Mokhov

Market Prices

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$1.84
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$4.99
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€3.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ainok Strike Leader? Basics

Ainok Strike Leader is a Creature — Dog Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you attack with this creature and/or your commander, for each opponent, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking that player. Sacrifice this creature: Creature tokens you control gain indestructible until end of turn."

How much mana does Ainok Strike Leader cost to cast? Basics

Ainok Strike Leader 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.

Ainok Strike Leader'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.

Ainok Strike Leader 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 Strike Leader's current oracle text is: "Whenever you attack with this creature and/or your commander, for each opponent, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking that player. Sacrifice this creature: Creature tokens you control gain indestructible until end of turn."

What is the current price of Ainok Strike Leader? Pricing

The current market price for Ainok Strike Leader is approximately $1.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Ainok Strike Leader? Pricing

You can purchase Ainok Strike Leader 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.

Is Ainok Strike Leader legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ainok Strike Leader in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ainok Strike Leader legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ainok Strike Leader in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ainok Strike Leader legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ainok Strike Leader 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 Strike Leader legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ainok Strike Leader in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ainok Strike Leader legal in Legacy? Legality

Ainok Strike Leader is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ainok Strike Leader legal in Vintage? Legality

Ainok Strike Leader 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 Strike Leader legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ainok Strike Leader 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 Ainok Strike Leader from? Details

This printing of Ainok Strike Leader is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 11.

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

What is Ainok Strike Leader's rarity? Details

Ainok Strike Leader is a rare card in TDC.

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

Who illustrated Ainok Strike Leader? Details

Ainok Strike Leader was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov.

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 Strike Leader's power and toughness? Details

Ainok Strike Leader is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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