Quick Answer

Bull Hippo is a uncommon Creature — Hippo from 7ED (7ED) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bull Hippo MTG card

Bull Hippo

Creature — Hippo

Card Text

Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

The merfolk may rule the waters, but hippos have never had much respect for authority.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 7ED 7ED 🎨 Heather Hudson
Islandwalk Landwalk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$6.84
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€7.40
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bull Hippo? Basics

Bull Hippo is a Creature — Hippo card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

How much mana does Bull Hippo cost to cast? Basics

Bull Hippo has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Bull Hippo's mana cost of {3}{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.

Bull Hippo 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.

Bull Hippo's current oracle text is: "Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

What is the current price of Bull Hippo? Pricing

The current market price for Bull Hippo is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.84 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Bull Hippo? Pricing

You can purchase Bull Hippo 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.

Bull Hippo normal: $0.21 | foil: $6.84

Is Bull Hippo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bull Hippo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bull Hippo legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bull Hippo in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bull Hippo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bull Hippo 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 Bull Hippo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bull Hippo in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bull Hippo legal in Legacy? Legality

Bull Hippo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bull Hippo legal in Vintage? Legality

Bull Hippo 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 Bull Hippo legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bull Hippo 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 Bull Hippo from? Details

This printing of Bull Hippo is from 7ED (7ED), with collector number 233.

Bull Hippo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bull Hippo's rarity? Details

Bull Hippo is a uncommon card in 7ED.

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

Who illustrated Bull Hippo? Details

Bull Hippo was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Bull Hippo's power and toughness? Details

Bull Hippo is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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