Quick Answer

Call of the Herd is a rare Sorcery from DDS (DDS) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Call of the Herd MTG card

Call of the Herd

Sorcery

Card Text

Create a 3/3 green Elephant creature token. Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 DDS DDS 🎨 Carl Critchlow
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$0.17
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$0.49
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call of the Herd? Basics

Call of the Herd is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a 3/3 green Elephant creature token. Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Call of the Herd cost to cast? Basics

Call of the Herd has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Call of the Herd's mana cost of {2}{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.

Call of the Herd 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.

Call of the Herd's current oracle text is: "Create a 3/3 green Elephant creature token. Flashback {3}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Call of the Herd? Pricing

The current market price for Call of the Herd is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Call of the Herd? Pricing

You can purchase Call of the Herd 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 Call of the Herd legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Herd in Standard is not available.

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

Is Call of the Herd legal in Modern? Legality

Call of the Herd is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Call of the Herd legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Call of the Herd 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 Call of the Herd legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Herd in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Call of the Herd legal in Legacy? Legality

Call of the Herd is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Call of the Herd legal in Vintage? Legality

Call of the Herd 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 Call of the Herd legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Herd 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 Call of the Herd from? Details

This printing of Call of the Herd is from DDS (DDS), with collector number 44.

Call of the Herd may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Call of the Herd's rarity? Details

Call of the Herd is a rare card in DDS.

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

Who illustrated Call of the Herd? Details

Call of the Herd was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

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