Quick Answer

Akroan Horse is a rare Artifact Creature — Horse from C16 (C16) costing {4}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Akroan Horse MTG card

Akroan Horse

Artifact Creature — Horse

Card Text

Defender When this creature enters, an opponent gains control of it. At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent creates a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

Card Stats

0/4 rare CMC: 4.0 C16 C16 🎨 Seb McKinnon
Defender

Market Prices

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$0.41
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$0.79
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€0.39
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akroan Horse? Basics

Akroan Horse is a Artifact Creature — Horse card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender When this creature enters, an opponent gains control of it. At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent creates a 1/1 white Soldier creature token."

How much mana does Akroan Horse cost to cast? Basics

Akroan Horse has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Akroan Horse's mana cost of {4} 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.

Akroan Horse has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Akroan Horse's current oracle text is: "Defender When this creature enters, an opponent gains control of it. At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent creates a 1/1 white Soldier creature token."

What is the current price of Akroan Horse? Pricing

The current market price for Akroan Horse is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Akroan Horse? Pricing

You can purchase Akroan Horse 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 Akroan Horse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Akroan Horse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Akroan Horse legal in Modern? Legality

Akroan Horse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Akroan Horse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Akroan Horse 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 Akroan Horse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Akroan Horse is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Akroan Horse legal in Legacy? Legality

Akroan Horse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Akroan Horse legal in Vintage? Legality

Akroan Horse 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 Akroan Horse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Akroan Horse 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 Akroan Horse from? Details

This printing of Akroan Horse is from C16 (C16), with collector number 241.

Akroan Horse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Akroan Horse's rarity? Details

Akroan Horse is a rare card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Akroan Horse? Details

Akroan Horse was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

What is Akroan Horse's power and toughness? Details

Akroan Horse is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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