Quick Answer

Atalan Jackal is a rare Creature — Human Tyranid Scout from 40K (40K) costing {1}{R}{G}. Current price: $3.6 USD. Legal in Commander.

Atalan Jackal MTG card

Atalan Jackal

Creature — Human Tyranid Scout

Card Text

Trample, haste Skilled Outrider — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 David Astruga
Haste Skilled Outrider Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.60
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Card Kingdom
$5.49
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€3.58
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Cardmarket
€4.61
Foil
Buy
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 Atalan Jackal? Basics

Atalan Jackal is a Creature — Human Tyranid Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, haste Skilled Outrider — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Atalan Jackal cost to cast? Basics

Atalan Jackal has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Atalan Jackal's mana cost of {1}{R}{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.

Atalan Jackal has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Atalan Jackal's current oracle text is: "Trample, haste Skilled Outrider — Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Atalan Jackal? Pricing

The current market price for Atalan Jackal is approximately $3.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Atalan Jackal? Pricing

You can purchase Atalan Jackal 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 Atalan Jackal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Atalan Jackal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Atalan Jackal legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Atalan Jackal in Modern is not available.

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

Is Atalan Jackal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Atalan Jackal 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 Atalan Jackal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Atalan Jackal in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Atalan Jackal legal in Legacy? Legality

Atalan Jackal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Atalan Jackal legal in Vintage? Legality

Atalan Jackal 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 Atalan Jackal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Atalan Jackal 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 Atalan Jackal from? Details

This printing of Atalan Jackal is from 40K (40K), with collector number 105.

Atalan Jackal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Atalan Jackal's rarity? Details

Atalan Jackal is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Atalan Jackal? Details

Atalan Jackal was illustrated by David Astruga.

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

What is Atalan Jackal's power and toughness? Details

Atalan Jackal 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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