Quick Answer

Akki Battle Squad is a rare Creature — Goblin Samurai from NEC (NEC) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $4.82 USD. Legal in Commander.

Akki Battle Squad MTG card

Akki Battle Squad

Creature — Goblin Samurai

Card Text

Whenever one or more modified creatures you control attack, untap all modified creatures you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

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$4.82
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€3.08
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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 Akki Battle Squad? Basics

Akki Battle Squad is a Creature — Goblin Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever one or more modified creatures you control attack, untap all modified creatures you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

How much mana does Akki Battle Squad cost to cast? Basics

Akki Battle Squad has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Akki Battle Squad's mana cost of {5}{R} 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.

Akki Battle Squad has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Akki Battle Squad's current oracle text is: "Whenever one or more modified creatures you control attack, untap all modified creatures you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

What is the current price of Akki Battle Squad? Pricing

The current market price for Akki Battle Squad is approximately $4.82 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Akki Battle Squad? Pricing

You can purchase Akki Battle Squad 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 Akki Battle Squad legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Akki Battle Squad in Standard is not available.

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

Is Akki Battle Squad legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Akki Battle Squad in Modern is not available.

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

Is Akki Battle Squad legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akki Battle Squad 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 Akki Battle Squad legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Akki Battle Squad in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Akki Battle Squad legal in Legacy? Legality

Akki Battle Squad is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Akki Battle Squad legal in Vintage? Legality

Akki Battle Squad 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 Akki Battle Squad legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Akki Battle Squad 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 Akki Battle Squad from? Details

This printing of Akki Battle Squad is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 18.

Akki Battle Squad may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akki Battle Squad's rarity? Details

Akki Battle Squad is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Akki Battle Squad? Details

Akki Battle Squad was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Akki Battle Squad's power and toughness? Details

Akki Battle Squad is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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