Quick Answer

Canyon Wildcat is a common Creature — Cat from 8ED (8ED) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Canyon Wildcat MTG card

Canyon Wildcat

Creature — Cat

Card Text

Mountainwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)

In the warrior kingdom of Keld, the cats used in the hunt are prized for their tracking sense and ability to climb walls.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Gary Leach
Mountainwalk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Wildcat? Basics

Canyon Wildcat is a Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Mountainwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)"

How much mana does Canyon Wildcat cost to cast? Basics

Canyon Wildcat has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Canyon Wildcat's mana cost of {1}{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.

Canyon Wildcat has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Canyon Wildcat's current oracle text is: "Mountainwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)"

What is the current price of Canyon Wildcat? Pricing

The current market price for Canyon Wildcat is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Canyon Wildcat? Pricing

You can purchase Canyon Wildcat 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.

Canyon Wildcat normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.57

Is Canyon Wildcat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Canyon Wildcat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Canyon Wildcat legal in Modern? Legality

Canyon Wildcat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Canyon Wildcat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Canyon Wildcat 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 Canyon Wildcat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Canyon Wildcat in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Canyon Wildcat legal in Legacy? Legality

Canyon Wildcat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Canyon Wildcat legal in Vintage? Legality

Canyon Wildcat 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 Canyon Wildcat legal in Pauper? Legality

Canyon Wildcat is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Canyon Wildcat from? Details

This printing of Canyon Wildcat is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 181.

Canyon Wildcat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Canyon Wildcat's rarity? Details

Canyon Wildcat is a common card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Canyon Wildcat? Details

Canyon Wildcat was illustrated by Gary Leach.

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

What is Canyon Wildcat's power and toughness? Details

Canyon Wildcat is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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