Quick Answer

Generous Pup is a rare Creature — Dog from J25 (J25) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $6.89 USD. Legal in Commander.

Generous Pup MTG card

Generous Pup

Creature — Dog

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control. This ability triggers only once each turn.

They communicate via the universal language of treats.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Julia Metzger
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$6.89
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$8.49
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€8.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Generous Pup? Basics

Generous Pup is a Creature — Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control. This ability triggers only once each turn."

How much mana does Generous Pup cost to cast? Basics

Generous Pup has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Generous Pup's mana cost of {1}{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.

Generous Pup 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.

Generous Pup's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control. This ability triggers only once each turn."

What is the current price of Generous Pup? Pricing

The current market price for Generous Pup is approximately $6.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Generous Pup? Pricing

You can purchase Generous Pup 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 Generous Pup legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Generous Pup in Standard is not available.

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

Is Generous Pup legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Generous Pup in Modern is not available.

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

Is Generous Pup legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Generous Pup 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 Generous Pup legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Generous Pup in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Generous Pup legal in Legacy? Legality

Generous Pup is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Generous Pup legal in Vintage? Legality

Generous Pup 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 Generous Pup legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Generous Pup 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 Generous Pup from? Details

This printing of Generous Pup is from J25 (J25), with collector number 4.

Generous Pup may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Generous Pup's rarity? Details

Generous Pup is a rare card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Generous Pup? Details

Generous Pup was illustrated by Julia Metzger.

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

What is Generous Pup's power and toughness? Details

Generous Pup 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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