Quick Answer

Ankle Shanker is a rare Creature — Goblin Berserker from C16 (C16) costing {2}{R}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ankle Shanker MTG card

Ankle Shanker

Creature — Goblin Berserker

Card Text

Haste Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain first strike and deathtouch until end of turn.

The stature of the fighter matters less than the depth of the cut.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 5.0 C16 C16 🎨 Zoltan Boros
Haste

Market Prices

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$0.32
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$0.49
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€0.56
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ankle Shanker? Basics

Ankle Shanker is a Creature — Goblin Berserker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain first strike and deathtouch until end of turn."

How much mana does Ankle Shanker cost to cast? Basics

Ankle Shanker has a mana cost of {2}{R}{W}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, 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.

Ankle Shanker's mana cost of {2}{R}{W}{B} 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.

Ankle Shanker has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Ankle Shanker's current oracle text is: "Haste Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain first strike and deathtouch until end of turn."

What is the current price of Ankle Shanker? Pricing

The current market price for Ankle Shanker is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Ankle Shanker? Pricing

You can purchase Ankle Shanker 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 Ankle Shanker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ankle Shanker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ankle Shanker legal in Modern? Legality

Ankle Shanker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ankle Shanker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ankle Shanker 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 Ankle Shanker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ankle Shanker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ankle Shanker legal in Legacy? Legality

Ankle Shanker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ankle Shanker legal in Vintage? Legality

Ankle Shanker 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 Ankle Shanker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ankle Shanker 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 Ankle Shanker from? Details

This printing of Ankle Shanker is from C16 (C16), with collector number 178.

Ankle Shanker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ankle Shanker's rarity? Details

Ankle Shanker 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 Ankle Shanker? Details

Ankle Shanker was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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

What is Ankle Shanker's power and toughness? Details

Ankle Shanker 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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