Quick Answer

Crested Herdcaller is a uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from GN2 (GN2) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crested Herdcaller MTG card

Crested Herdcaller

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

Trample When this creature enters, create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample.

"Our survival, like theirs, depends on our ability to work together." —Huatli, to Tishana

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 GN2 GN2 🎨 Lucas Graciano
Trample

Market Prices

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$0.24
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€0.13
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crested Herdcaller? Basics

Crested Herdcaller is a Creature — Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample When this creature enters, create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample."

How much mana does Crested Herdcaller cost to cast? Basics

Crested Herdcaller has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Crested Herdcaller's mana cost of {3}{G}{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.

Crested Herdcaller 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.

Crested Herdcaller's current oracle text is: "Trample When this creature enters, create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample."

What is the current price of Crested Herdcaller? Pricing

The current market price for Crested Herdcaller is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Crested Herdcaller? Pricing

You can purchase Crested Herdcaller 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 Crested Herdcaller legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crested Herdcaller in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crested Herdcaller legal in Modern? Legality

Crested Herdcaller is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crested Herdcaller legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crested Herdcaller 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 Crested Herdcaller legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crested Herdcaller is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Crested Herdcaller legal in Legacy? Legality

Crested Herdcaller is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crested Herdcaller legal in Vintage? Legality

Crested Herdcaller 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 Crested Herdcaller legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crested Herdcaller 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 Crested Herdcaller from? Details

This printing of Crested Herdcaller is from GN2 (GN2), with collector number 46.

Crested Herdcaller may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crested Herdcaller's rarity? Details

Crested Herdcaller is a uncommon card in GN2.

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

Who illustrated Crested Herdcaller? Details

Crested Herdcaller was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Crested Herdcaller's power and toughness? Details

Crested Herdcaller 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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