Quick Answer

Gallant Cavalry is a common Creature — Human Knight from J22 (J22) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gallant Cavalry MTG card

Gallant Cavalry

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) When this creature enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance.

"Our duty does not stop at our borders."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Craig J Spearing
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.35
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€0.11
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander 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 Gallant Cavalry? Basics

Gallant Cavalry is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) When this creature enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance."

How much mana does Gallant Cavalry cost to cast? Basics

Gallant Cavalry has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Gallant Cavalry's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Gallant Cavalry 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.

Gallant Cavalry's current oracle text is: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) When this creature enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance."

What is the current price of Gallant Cavalry? Pricing

The current market price for Gallant Cavalry is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Gallant Cavalry? Pricing

You can purchase Gallant Cavalry 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 Gallant Cavalry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gallant Cavalry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gallant Cavalry legal in Modern? Legality

Gallant Cavalry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gallant Cavalry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gallant Cavalry 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 Gallant Cavalry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gallant Cavalry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gallant Cavalry legal in Legacy? Legality

Gallant Cavalry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gallant Cavalry legal in Vintage? Legality

Gallant Cavalry 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 Gallant Cavalry legal in Pauper? Legality

Gallant Cavalry 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 Gallant Cavalry from? Details

This printing of Gallant Cavalry is from J22 (J22), with collector number 186.

Gallant Cavalry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gallant Cavalry's rarity? Details

Gallant Cavalry is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Gallant Cavalry? Details

Gallant Cavalry was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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

What is Gallant Cavalry's power and toughness? Details

Gallant Cavalry is a 2/2 creature.

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

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