Quick Answer

Avalanche Tusker is a rare Creature — Elephant Warrior from KTK (KTK) costing {2}{G}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Avalanche Tusker MTG card

Avalanche Tusker

Creature — Elephant Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, target creature defending player controls blocks it this combat if able.

"Hold the high ground, then bring it to your enemy." —Surrak, khan of the Temur

Card Stats

6/4 rare CMC: 5.0 KTK KTK 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

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$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
Buy
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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avalanche Tusker? Basics

Avalanche Tusker is a Creature — Elephant Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, target creature defending player controls blocks it this combat if able."

How much mana does Avalanche Tusker cost to cast? Basics

Avalanche Tusker has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R, U 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.

Avalanche Tusker's mana cost of {2}{G}{U}{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.

Avalanche Tusker 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.

Avalanche Tusker's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, target creature defending player controls blocks it this combat if able."

What is the current price of Avalanche Tusker? Pricing

The current market price for Avalanche Tusker is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Avalanche Tusker? Pricing

You can purchase Avalanche Tusker 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.

Avalanche Tusker normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.47

Is Avalanche Tusker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Avalanche Tusker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Avalanche Tusker legal in Modern? Legality

Avalanche Tusker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Avalanche Tusker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Avalanche Tusker 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 Avalanche Tusker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Avalanche Tusker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Avalanche Tusker legal in Legacy? Legality

Avalanche Tusker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Avalanche Tusker legal in Vintage? Legality

Avalanche Tusker 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 Avalanche Tusker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Avalanche Tusker 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 Avalanche Tusker from? Details

This printing of Avalanche Tusker is from KTK (KTK), with collector number 166.

Avalanche Tusker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Avalanche Tusker's rarity? Details

Avalanche Tusker is a rare card in KTK.

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

Who illustrated Avalanche Tusker? Details

Avalanche Tusker was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Avalanche Tusker's power and toughness? Details

Avalanche Tusker is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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