Quick Answer

Desert Cerodon is a common Creature — Beast from AKH (AKH) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Desert Cerodon MTG card

Desert Cerodon

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Cycling {R} ({R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

The endless expanse of desert surrounding Naktamun sometimes yields threats that the gods themselves must answer.

Card Stats

6/4 common CMC: 6.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.65
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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Cerodon? Basics

Desert Cerodon is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cycling {R} ({R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Desert Cerodon cost to cast? Basics

Desert Cerodon has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 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.

Desert Cerodon's mana cost of {5}{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.

Desert Cerodon has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Desert Cerodon's current oracle text is: "Cycling {R} ({R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Desert Cerodon? Pricing

The current market price for Desert Cerodon is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Desert Cerodon? Pricing

You can purchase Desert Cerodon 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.

Desert Cerodon normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.25

Is Desert Cerodon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Desert Cerodon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Desert Cerodon legal in Modern? Legality

Desert Cerodon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Desert Cerodon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Desert Cerodon 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 Desert Cerodon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Desert Cerodon is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Desert Cerodon legal in Legacy? Legality

Desert Cerodon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Desert Cerodon legal in Vintage? Legality

Desert Cerodon 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 Desert Cerodon legal in Pauper? Legality

Desert Cerodon 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 Desert Cerodon from? Details

This printing of Desert Cerodon is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 128.

Desert Cerodon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Desert Cerodon's rarity? Details

Desert Cerodon is a common card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Desert Cerodon? Details

Desert Cerodon was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Desert Cerodon's power and toughness? Details

Desert Cerodon 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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