Quick Answer

Eel-Hounds is a uncommon Creature — Fish Dog from TLE (TLE) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Eel-Hounds MTG card

Eel-Hounds

Creature — Fish Dog

Card Text

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.) Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature you control gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn.

"Nothing runs faster over land or swims quicker than a giant eel-hound." —Master Piandao

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Miho Midorikawa
Trample

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$0.14
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$0.19
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eel-Hounds? Basics

Eel-Hounds is a Creature — Fish Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.) Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature you control gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn."

How much mana does Eel-Hounds cost to cast? Basics

Eel-Hounds 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.

Eel-Hounds'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.

Eel-Hounds 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.

Eel-Hounds's current oracle text is: "Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.) Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature you control gets +2/+2 and gains trample until end of turn."

What is the current price of Eel-Hounds? Pricing

The current market price for Eel-Hounds is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Eel-Hounds? Pricing

You can purchase Eel-Hounds 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.

Eel-Hounds normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.19

Is Eel-Hounds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Eel-Hounds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Eel-Hounds legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Eel-Hounds in Modern is not available.

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

Is Eel-Hounds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Eel-Hounds 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 Eel-Hounds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Eel-Hounds in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Eel-Hounds legal in Legacy? Legality

Eel-Hounds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Eel-Hounds legal in Vintage? Legality

Eel-Hounds 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 Eel-Hounds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Eel-Hounds 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 Eel-Hounds from? Details

This printing of Eel-Hounds is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 250.

Eel-Hounds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Eel-Hounds's rarity? Details

Eel-Hounds is a uncommon card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Eel-Hounds? Details

Eel-Hounds was illustrated by Miho Midorikawa.

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

What is Eel-Hounds's power and toughness? Details

Eel-Hounds is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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